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2025.12.22 17:02 GMT+8

China claims mixed doubles title at BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou

Updated 2025.12.22 17:02 GMT+8
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Gold medalists Feng Yanzhe (L) and Huang Dongping (R) of China celebrate after winning the mixed doubles final at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, December 21, 2025. /VCG

China's world number one mixed doubles pair Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping won the title at the BWF World Tour Finals in dominant fashion, defeating compatriots Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin 21-12, 21-17 in Sunday's final in front of an excited home crowd in Hangzhou.

Feng and Huang leveled the opener at 4-4 after Jiang sent a shot into the net. The experienced pair, who had reached 10 finals this season and held a 13-3 head-to-head advantage, soon took control and sealed the first game 21-12, following another error from Jiang.

The second game was closely contested at the start. Feng and Huang moved ahead 6-3 with strong attacking play, before Jiang and Wei briefly led 10-7. As errors crept into the younger duo's game, Feng and Huang rallied from 16-13 down, highlighted by a grueling 32-shot rally, before holding their nerve to close things out 21-17.

The victory marked Feng and Huang's eighth title of the year and their third straight championship, while sealing their first World Tour Finals crown together. Huang also reclaimed the trophy she previously won in 2018 with former partner Wang Yilyu.

Gold medalists Seo Seung-jae (back R) and Kim Won-ho (front R) from the Republic of Korea display their awards alongside silver medalists Wang Chang (back L) and Liang Weikeng (front L) of China after the men's doubles final at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, December 21, 2025. /VCG

In the men's doubles final, the Republic of Korea's Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae proved too strong for China's Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang. Kim and Seo took control early, with Kim producing a sharp backhand at the net to maintain their momentum. On match point, the 26-year-old Kim sealed the win with a precise forehand into the corner, as the Korean pair completed a 21-18, 21-14 victory.

The triumph marked their 11th title of the season and helped highlight a memorable evening for the Republic of Korea, which claimed three titles overall, including Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee topping the podium after the women's doubles final.

Gold medalist An Se-young (R) from the Republic of Korea displays her awards alongside silver medalist Wang Zhiyi (L) of China after the women's singles final at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, December 21, 2025. /VCG

In the women's singles final, the Republic of Korea's An Se-young defeated China's defending champion Wang Zhiyi 21-13, 18-21, 21-10 in a 96-minute battle, claiming her 11th title of the season. The win also saw An match Japan's Kento Momota for the most singles titles in a calendar year.

An dominated the opener with sharp shot placement, solid defense and well-timed smashes. Wang responded in the second game by exploiting gaps in An's positioning, as fatigue from multiple long rallies led to several unforced errors from the world number one, allowing the Chinese home favorite to force a decider.

But in the closing game, An showcased outstanding backcourt defense, despite suffering from leg cramps. She relied on a series of powerful smashes to overwhelm Wang in the end, wrapping up her second title at the season-ending event.

Gold medalist Christo Popov (R) of France displays his awards alongside silver medalist Shi Yuqi (L) of China after the men's singles final at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, December 21, 2025. /VCG

The men's singles final produced a major upset, as France's Christo Popov stunned China's world champion Shi Yuqi in straight games 21-19, 21-9. The opener was closely contested, with both players trading points and neither gaining a clear advantage. The score remained tight until Popov eventually pulled clear with several confident shots to take the first game 21-19.

The Frenchman then seized full control in the second game, building an early lead and dominating the rallies throughout. Despite loud support from the crowd, Shi struggled to put together any momentum, while Popov maintained aggressive pressure to put away the match 21-9 and grab the title.

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