Japan Open 2026 Final Results: Exciting Day in Tokyo

The Daihatsu Japan Open 2026 has come to an end after a week of amazing badminton matches. The tournament took place at the famous Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. Fans from all over the world tuned in to watch the final matches on Sunday, July 19, 2026. This Super 750 event brought together the top badminton players from different countries to fight for the big prize.

The final day gave fans everything they could ask for. There were surprising wins, emotional returns after serious injuries, long and tiring rallies, and history-making moments. In this article, we will take a deep look at the official Japan Open 2026 final results across all five categories: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. We will break down how each match went, what the players said, and who stood on the top of the podium.

Men’s Doubles: Indonesia’s Fajar and Fikri Defeat the World Number One

The men’s doubles final was one of the most exciting matches of the day for fans from Southeast Asia. The Indonesian pair, Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri, saved the day for their country by winning the only title for Indonesia at this tournament. They had to play against the world number one pair from South Korea, Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae.

The South Korean pair were the favorites to win, but Fajar and Fikri played a very solid game from the start. They did not let the top seeds control the pace of the match. The Indonesian duo managed to win the game in straight sets with a close score of 21-19 and 21-17.

This win was very special for Fajar and Fikri because they had not won a tournament for almost a year. Their last big title was at the China Open in 2025. Since then, they often finished as runners-up and could not grab the gold medal. After the match, Fajar Alfian expressed his happiness and said that he dedicates this special trophy to his new wife, making it his first big international title since getting married. His partner, Muhammad Shohibul Fikri, mentioned that the title was the fruit of their patience and hard work after a long period of waiting. Their coach, Antonius Budi Ariantho, also praised them for their brave performance against the best team in the world.

Women’s Singles: PV Sindhu Breaks Her Title Drought

In the women’s singles category, India’s badminton star Pusarla V. Sindhu achieved a monumental victory. Before this match, Sindhu had been waiting a very long time to win a major trophy. It had been 19 months since her last lower-level title, and four years since she last won an upper-end BWF World Tour event like the Singapore Open in 2022. Her last major world title was all the way back in 2019 when she won the World Championships.

In the final, Sindhu had to face Japan’s own hero, Akane Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi is a favorite among the local fans and is the most successful player in the history of the Japan Open, having won the title four times. However, Yamaguchi was visibly tired after playing two very long and draining three-set matches in the earlier rounds.

Sindhu took full advantage of the situation by playing high-energy, aggressive badminton. Early in the second game, both players fought in a massive 44-shot rally. Sindhu chased every single shuttlecock and slowly wore down the Japanese star. Even though Sindhu made a few mistakes near the end because of the pressure, she stayed calm. She won the match in straight games with a final score of 21-17, 21-17.

Sindhu was filled with emotion after the last point. She stated that coming to a final is good, but standing on the podium with a gold medal feels completely different. Yamaguchi, on the other hand, admitted that she was simply outplayed by Sindhu’s strong smashes and heavy attacks, though she gave credit to her opponent for being the better player on the day.

Men’s Singles: Christo Popov Creates History for France

The men’s singles final saw another brilliant performance from Europe as Christo Popov of France lifted the trophy. Popov played near-flawless badminton to beat Japan’s home favorite, Koki Watanabe.

Watanabe had reached the final after a dramatic, tiring three-game match against his countryman Yushi Tanaka in the semifinals. Because of this, Watanabe lacked the physical energy needed to stay ahead of the speedy Frenchman. Popov dominated the first game completely, winning it 21-11.

In the second game, Watanabe found his rhythm and pushed Popov very hard in front of the cheering home crowd. The two players engaged in very long and difficult rallies. However, Popov’s extra physical freshness and sharp attacking skills helped him seal the match with a 21-19 win in the second game.

This victory marks the third year in a row that a French player has reached the men’s singles final in Japan, following the great runs of Alex Lanier. Popov expressed great pride in his family and team, which included his father as his coach and two medical staff members who helped him stay in perfect physical shape throughout the tournament week. The win gives him massive confidence ahead of the upcoming BWF World Championships.

Women’s Doubles: A Dramatic Return for Kong Hee Yong

The women’s doubles final provided the most dramatic match of the whole day. South Korea’s Kong Hee-yong and Kim Hye-jeong won a spectacular title against China’s Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian.

What makes this story incredible is that Kong Hee-yong had been away from competitive badminton since February 2026 due to a major right knee surgery. This Japan Open tournament was her very first event after months of painful rehabilitation. Nobody expected the Korean pair to go all the way to the final.

The final went to a deciding third game, which became an instant classic. The score went back and forth, and both pairs had six match points each. The players were making amazing winners but also tense errors due to the massive pressure. Finally, at 29-29, China’s Zhang Shuxian hit a kill shot just wide of the line. The Korean pair won the final game with an unbelievable score of 30-29.

After the final point, the Korean players collapsed on the floor in tears of joy. Kong thanked her partner Kim for helping her so much on the court after her long recovery, saying she never dreamed of winning a major Super 750 title so quickly after surgery.

Mixed Doubles: Feng and Huang Dominate Once More

The mixed doubles final opened the final matchday in Tokyo. The world number one seeds from China, Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping, showed why they are regarded as the best in the world. They faced a tough challenge from Hong Kong’s veteran pair, Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet.

The Chinese pair started strong, winning the first game comfortably 21-14. However, the Hong Kong duo fought back fiercely in the second game, using clever placements to win it 21-14 and force a final deciding set. In the third game, Feng and Huang raised their intensity and stayed more solid in the crucial moments. They won the third game 21-15, securing their second consecutive BWF World Tour title in a row.

Summary of the Japan Open 2026 Final Results

To wrap up this incredible week of world-class badminton, here is the quick summary table showing all the final winners, runners-up, and match scores from the final day at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.

The Japan Open 2026 final results show that world badminton is becoming more open and exciting than ever, with five different countries taking home gold medals across the five categories. Players will now take a short break before heading out for their next big challenge at the upcoming BWF World Championships.