Denmark Open 2026 Final Results: An Se-young Makes History, Lanier Wins First French Men’s Singles Title
The Victor Denmark Open 2026 concluded on Sunday, October 18, with five exciting championship matches at SJF Bank Arena in Odense, Denmark. The prestigious BWF World Tour Super 750 tournament produced historic achievements, dramatic comebacks, and champions representing five different countries.
South Korea’s An Se-young delivered the biggest headline of the day, overcoming Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi in a thrilling three-game final to claim her record-breaking 47th international women’s singles title.
In men’s singles, Alex Lanier made history by becoming the first French player to win the Denmark Open men’s singles title, defeating home favourite Anders Antonsen in three games.
Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri dominated the men’s doubles final, while Malaysia’s Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan ended an 18-year wait for a women’s doubles championship.
China celebrated another mixed doubles triumph as Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin defeated three-time defending champions Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping in an all-Chinese final.
Here is the complete Denmark Open 2026 final results roundup, including all champions, runners-up, scores, prize money, and the biggest stories from the tournament.
Denmark Open 2026 Tournament Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Victor Denmark Open 2026 |
| Dates | October 13–18, 2026 |
| Location | Odense, Denmark |
| Venue | SJF Bank Arena |
| Edition | 75th |
| Category | BWF World Tour Super 750 |
| Total Prize Money | US$950,000 |
| Finals Date | Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
| Number of Champions | Five (one per discipline) |
The tournament featured some of badminton’s biggest stars across men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles.
The champions came from France, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, and China, highlighting the international competitiveness of the BWF World Tour.
For more tournament information, visit our Denmark Open overview.
Denmark Open 2026 Final Results: All Champions and Scores
The five championship matches featured three straight-game victories and two thrilling three-game contests.
Complete Final Results
| Event | Champion | Runner-up | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Singles | Alex Lanier (France) | Anders Antonsen (Denmark) | 21–15, 13–21, 21–13 |
| Women’s Singles | An Se-young (South Korea) | Akane Yamaguchi (Japan) | 21–23, 21–14, 21–18 |
| Men’s Doubles | Fajar Alfian / Muhammad Shohibul Fikri (Indonesia) | Aaron Chia / Soh Wooi Yik (Malaysia) | 21–8, 21–11 |
| Women’s Doubles | Pearly Tan / Thinaah Muralitharan (Malaysia) | Hinata Suzuki / Nao Yamakita (Japan) | 21–18, 21–11 |
| Mixed Doubles | Jiang Zhenbang / Wei Yaxin (China) | Feng Yanzhe / Huang Dongping (China) | 21–18, 8–21, 21–16 |
Three finals were decided in straight games, while the men’s and women’s singles titles required deciding games. The mixed doubles championship was also settled in three games, bringing the total to three three-game finals.
Women’s Singles: An Se-young Claims Historic 47th International Title
Final: An Se-young (South Korea) defeated Akane Yamaguchi (Japan), 21–23, 21–14, 21–18.
An Se-young’s victory was undoubtedly one of the defining moments of the Denmark Open 2026.
The world No. 1 produced a remarkable comeback against Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi to successfully defend her title and become the most decorated women’s singles player in international badminton history, according to the BWF.
The victory gave the 24-year-old South Korean her 47th international singles title, surpassing the previous record held by Indonesian badminton legend Susi Susanti.
A Dramatic Comeback in the Deciding Game
The championship match began with a closely contested opening game.
Yamaguchi demonstrated her exceptional defensive skills and court coverage, eventually taking the first game 23–21.
An responded in the second game, finding greater consistency and imposing her attacking rhythm to win 21–14.
However, the deciding game initially appeared to favour Yamaguchi.
The Japanese star established an 11–5 advantage at the interval, leaving An facing the possibility of missing out on her historic milestone.
What followed was an extraordinary turnaround.
An captured 11 of the next 12 points, transforming a six-point deficit into a 16–12 lead.
With renewed confidence and determination, she maintained control during the closing stages and completed a memorable 21–18 victory.
Injury Concerns Could Not Stop the Champion
An’s achievement was even more impressive considering the physical difficulties she encountered during the match.
She slipped during the second game and later acknowledged that she needed to assess her condition with her trainer.
Despite the discomfort, An recovered mentally and physically to produce her best badminton when it mattered most.
The South Korean star credited the slower side of the court for helping restore her confidence during the deciding game.
Another Record-Breaking Season
The Denmark Open championship marked An’s ninth international title of the 2026 season, according to Korean media reports.
She also extended her winning streak to 44 consecutive matches.
An spoke positively about her rivalry with Yamaguchi, explaining that competing against world-class opponents such as the Japanese star, Wang Zhiyi, and Chen Yufei motivates her to improve.
Her latest triumph confirms another extraordinary achievement in a career already filled with historic milestones.
Women’s Singles Final Result
- Champion: An Se-young (South Korea)
- Runner-up: Akane Yamaguchi (Japan)
- Score: 21–23, 21–14, 21–18
- Winner’s Prize Money: $66,500
- Runner-up Prize Money: $32,300
Men’s Singles: Alex Lanier Makes History for France
Final: Alex Lanier (France) defeated Anders Antonsen (Denmark), 21–15, 13–21, 21–13.
Alex Lanier continued his impressive rise in international badminton by securing a historic Denmark Open men’s singles title.
The French star defeated Denmark’s Anders Antonsen in front of an enthusiastic home crowd, becoming the first French player to win the Denmark Open men’s singles championship.
Lanier arrived in Odense with considerable confidence after winning the 2026 World Championships in New Delhi.
His success in Denmark provided another major addition to his rapidly growing collection of titles.
Lanier Overcomes Home Favourite Antonsen
The final began with Lanier taking the initiative.
Although Antonsen managed to level the opening game at 10–10, the Frenchman regained control and eventually claimed it 21–15.
The Danish player responded strongly in the second game.
Supported by the home crowd, Antonsen turned the momentum in his favour with a dominant passage of play, winning 21–13 to force a decider.
However, Lanier refused to let the opportunity slip away.
The Frenchman quickly established an advantage in the third game, combining aggressive attacking badminton with disciplined court coverage.
Antonsen attempted to mount another comeback, but Lanier maintained his composure to secure the championship 21–13.
A Historic Achievement for French Badminton
Lanier’s victory represented an important milestone for France.
Lanier became the first French player to win the Denmark Open men’s singles title. However, he was not the first French champion in the tournament’s history, as Pi Hongyan previously claimed the women’s singles crown in 2005.
It was also his second Super 750 championship of the season, following his success at the Singapore Open in May.
For Antonsen, the defeat was disappointing, particularly after producing an impressive semifinal comeback against fellow Frenchman Christo Popov.
The Danish star had recovered from losing the first game 9–21 to defeat Popov 9–21, 21–16, 21–13 and reach the final.
Nevertheless, Lanier proved too strong in the championship match, denying Antonsen a third Denmark Open men’s singles crown.
Men’s Singles Final Result
- Champion: Alex Lanier (France)
- Runner-up: Anders Antonsen (Denmark)
- Score: 21–15, 13–21, 21–13
- Winner’s Prize Money: $66,500
- Runner-up Prize Money: $32,300
Men’s Doubles: Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri Deliver Dominant Victory
Final: Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri (Indonesia) defeated Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik (Malaysia), 21–8, 21–11.
Indonesia celebrated a commanding victory in the men’s doubles final as Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri defeated Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in straight games.
The Indonesian third seeds required just 31 minutes to secure their Denmark Open championship.
The triumph was particularly satisfying for Fajar and Fikri, who had finished runners-up at the tournament in 2025.
Twelve months later, they returned to Odense and completed the job in convincing fashion.
Indonesian Pair Controls the Final
Fajar and Fikri immediately established their attacking intentions.
They raced to an 8–1 lead in the first game and entered the interval ahead 11–3.
The Malaysian fourth seeds struggled to contain Indonesia’s relentless pressure as Fajar and Fikri extended their advantage before closing the opening game 21–8.
Aaron and Soh started the second game more positively, taking an early 4–0 lead.
However, the Indonesians quickly regained their rhythm and prevented their opponents from establishing sustained momentum.
Fajar and Fikri eventually sealed the match 21–11, completing one of the most convincing performances of the final day.
Revenge for Their 2025 Final Defeat
The championship held special significance for the Indonesian pair.
At the 2025 Denmark Open, Fajar and Fikri lost a close three-game final against Japan’s Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi.
This year, their aggressive approach proved decisive.
Speaking through the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI), Fajar explained that they wanted to attack consistently because the shuttlecock was travelling quickly.
Rather than allowing the Malaysian combination to develop its preferred style, they maintained pressure throughout the contest.
Fikri also emphasized the importance of treating every match as a fresh challenge rather than becoming satisfied with previous achievements.
Third Title of the Season
The Denmark Open victory was Fajar and Fikri’s third title of 2026.
Their path to the championship included a difficult semifinal against China’s Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang.
The Indonesian pair overcame the Chinese combination 21–16, 16–21, 21–16 to reach the final.
Meanwhile, Aaron and Soh had eliminated top seeds Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae of South Korea in straight games.
However, the Malaysians could not reproduce that performance in the final, leaving Indonesia to celebrate the men’s doubles title.
Men’s Doubles Final Result
- Champions: Fajar Alfian / Muhammad Shohibul Fikri (Indonesia)
- Runners-up: Aaron Chia / Soh Wooi Yik (Malaysia)
- Score: 21–8, 21–11
- Winners’ Prize Money: $70,300 per pair
- Runners-up Prize Money: $33,250 per pair
Women’s Doubles: Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan End Malaysia’s 18-Year Wait
Final: Pearly Tan/Thinaah Muralitharan (Malaysia) defeated Hinata Suzuki/Nao Yamakita (Japan), 21–18, 21–11.
Malaysia’s Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan delivered another historic moment at the Denmark Open 2026.
The Malaysian second seeds defeated Japan’s Hinata Suzuki and Nao Yamakita in just 36 minutes to claim the women’s doubles championship.
Their victory ended an 18-year wait for Malaysia in the event.
The last Malaysian women’s doubles champions at the Denmark Open were Wong Pei Tty and Chin Eei Hui, who lifted the trophy in 2008.
Malaysian Pair Dominates Japanese Challengers
Despite entering the final as favourites, Pearly and Thinaah faced early resistance from the Japanese combination.
Suzuki and Yamakita made a positive start and pushed the Malaysians in the opening game.
However, Pearly and Thinaah remained composed during the decisive exchanges, eventually securing the first game 21–18.
The second game was much more one-sided.
The Malaysian pair increased the pressure, displayed excellent coordination, and controlled the rallies to close out the contest 21–11.
The straight-games victory completed an impressive tournament for the Malaysian duo.
First Malaysian Women’s Doubles Title Since 2008
The championship brought a significant achievement for Malaysian badminton.
In 2008, Wong Pei Tty and Chin Eei Hui defeated Indonesia’s Rani Mundiasti and Jo Novita 23–21, 21–12 in the Denmark Open final.
Since then, Malaysia had waited 18 years for another women’s doubles title at the tournament.
Pearly and Thinaah finally ended that drought in 2026.
The victory also marked their second title of the season after winning the Indonesia Masters earlier in the year.
Unlike their Indonesia Masters victory, which came after their opponents withdrew before the final, the Denmark Open championship was secured through a completed match.
Strong Run to the Final
Pearly and Thinaah faced a demanding route to the championship.
In the quarterfinals, they came from behind to defeat India’s Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand 21–14, 17–21, 11–21 from the Indian pair’s perspective.
The Malaysians then produced another strong performance in the semifinals, defeating China’s Bao Lijing and Cao Zihan 21–16, 21–14.
Their final victory over Suzuki and Yamakita completed a memorable week for Malaysian badminton.
Women’s Doubles Final Result
- Champions: Pearly Tan / Thinaah Muralitharan (Malaysia)
- Runners-up: Hinata Suzuki / Nao Yamakita (Japan)
- Score: 21–18, 21–11
- Winners’ Prize Money: $70,300 per pair
- Runners-up Prize Money: $33,250 per pair
Mixed Doubles: Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin End Feng/Huang’s Winning Streak
Final: Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin (China) defeated Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping (China), 21–18, 8–21, 21–16.
China secured both gold and silver medals in the mixed doubles event, but the championship produced a notable change of winners.
Second seeds Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin defeated top seeds and three-time defending champions Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping in an entertaining three-game final.
Feng and Huang had dominated the Denmark Open mixed doubles competition between 2023 and 2025.
However, Jiang and Wei ended their teammates’ title-winning streak in Odense.
Three-Game Battle Between Chinese Pairs
The opening game was closely contested.
Jiang and Wei held their nerve during the crucial points and eventually took the first game 21–18.
Feng and Huang responded with a dominant performance in the second game.
The top seeds controlled the rallies and limited their opponents to just eight points, winning 21–8 to force a deciding game.
However, Jiang and Wei recovered their composure and regained momentum in the third game.
They established an early advantage and maintained control through the closing stages, eventually sealing the title 21–16.
The victory prevented Feng and Huang from winning a fourth consecutive Denmark Open championship.
Third Consecutive Tournament Title
According to Chinese sports media, the Denmark Open triumph completed a remarkable sequence of three consecutive tournament victories for Jiang and Wei.
The pair had previously won gold at the Asian Games before claiming the Arctic Open title.
Their success in Denmark extended that winning run and strengthened their position among the world’s leading mixed doubles combinations.
The final was particularly significant because Jiang and Wei had also defeated Feng and Huang at the Arctic Open the previous week.
The latest result demonstrated their ability to challenge and overcome the world’s top-ranked pair.
China Extends Mixed Doubles Dominance
Although Feng and Huang failed to defend their individual title, China continued its dominance of the Denmark Open mixed doubles competition.
The 2026 victory marked the fifth consecutive Denmark Open mixed doubles title for China, according to Chinese media.
China also demonstrated its remarkable depth in the discipline by placing three combinations in the semifinals.
Jiang and Wei defeated teammates Cheng Xing and Zhang Chi 17–21, 21–12, 21–13 to reach the championship match.
Meanwhile, Feng and Huang secured their final appearance with a 21–13, 21–13 victory over Malaysia’s Hoo Pang Ron and Lai Pei Jing.
The all-Chinese final ultimately confirmed the country’s continued strength in mixed doubles badminton.
Mixed Doubles Final Result
- Champions: Jiang Zhenbang / Wei Yaxin (China)
- Runners-up: Feng Yanzhe / Huang Dongping (China)
- Score: 21–18, 8–21, 21–16
- Winners’ Prize Money: $70,300 per pair
- Runners-up Prize Money: $33,250 per pair
Denmark Open 2026 Prize Money: How Much Did the Finalists Earn?
The Victor Denmark Open 2026 offered a total prize fund of US$950,000, distributed across all five disciplines.
The men’s and women’s singles champions each earned $66,500, while the winning pairs in the three doubles disciplines received $70,300 per pair.
Prize Money for Champions and Runners-up
| Event | Champions | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s Singles | $66,500 | $32,300 |
| Women’s Singles | $66,500 | $32,300 |
| Men’s Doubles | $70,300 | $33,250 |
| Women’s Doubles | $70,300 | $33,250 |
| Mixed Doubles | $70,300 | $33,250 |
| Total | $343,900 | $164,350 |
The combined prize money awarded to champions and runners-up across all five events amounted to $508,250.
Doubles prizes are awarded per pair, not per individual player.
The tournament’s official prize money information specified no tax deduction by the organizer.
For the full distribution from the opening round through the final, including conversions into other currencies, read our Denmark Open Prize Money Guide.
Denmark Open 2026: Which Defending Champions Retained Their Titles?
Of the five champions from the 2025 edition, only An Se-young successfully defended her championship in 2026.
| Event | 2025 Champions | 2026 Champions |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s Singles | Jonatan Christie | Alex Lanier |
| Women’s Singles | An Se-young | An Se-young |
| Men’s Doubles | Takuro Hoki / Yugo Kobayashi | Fajar Alfian / Muhammad Shohibul Fikri |
| Women’s Doubles | Baek Ha-na / Lee So-hee | Pearly Tan / Thinaah Muralitharan |
| Mixed Doubles | Feng Yanzhe / Huang Dongping | Jiang Zhenbang / Wei Yaxin |
An’s successful title defence was particularly memorable because it also delivered her record-breaking 47th international title.
Meanwhile, Feng and Huang’s hopes of extending their three-year winning streak ended against their Chinese teammates.
The men’s doubles result also represented redemption for Fajar and Fikri, who had lost to the Japanese champions in the 2025 final.
What Made Denmark Open 2026 Special?
Several major achievements made the 75th edition of the Denmark Open particularly memorable.
An Se-young’s historic milestone: The South Korean became the first women’s singles player to reach 47 international titles, surpassing Susi Susanti’s previous record.
France’s breakthrough: Alex Lanier became the first French men’s singles champion in Denmark Open history.
Indonesia’s redemption: Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri returned to the same tournament where they finished runners-up in 2025 and claimed the men’s doubles championship.
Malaysia’s 18-year wait ends: Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan became Malaysia’s first Denmark Open women’s doubles champions since 2008.
China’s mixed doubles dominance continues: Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin ended their teammates’ individual winning streak while extending China’s run to five consecutive titles in the discipline.
The results highlighted the depth of international badminton, with each championship won by representatives of a different country.
Denmark Open 2026 Official Results and Tournament Links
Fans looking for the complete tournament results, match statistics, and individual draw brackets can visit the official sources below.
- BWF World Tour — Denmark Open 2026 Official Results
- Denmark Open Official Website
- Denmark Open Tournament Overview
- Denmark Open Draw Preview
- Denmark Open Prize Money
Final Thoughts
The Denmark Open 2026 will be remembered as a tournament of historic firsts, dramatic comebacks, and long-awaited victories.
An Se-young’s record-breaking 47th title provided the biggest individual achievement, while Alex Lanier delivered a historic breakthrough for French badminton.
Indonesia and Malaysia celebrated important doubles victories, and China continued its impressive dominance of the mixed doubles discipline.
With champions from five countries and several remarkable stories emerging from the final day, the 75th Denmark Open once again demonstrated why it remains one of the most prestigious tournaments on the BWF World Tour.
The tournament will enter a new era in 2027, when it is promoted to Super 1000 status with a minimum prize fund of US$2 million.
