KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia–The PETRONAS Malaysia Open 2025 kicked off the World Tour Series with a spectacular conclusion on Sunday, January 12. As one of the most highly attended tournaments, the Axiata Arena was nearly fully packed with passionate spectators, eager to witness world-class badminton. Team Yonex athletes showcased their exceptional skill and determination, achieving remarkable milestones and setting a strong tone for the year by claiming victories in all five categories.
The women’s doubles final kicked off the day with an exciting clash between two newly formed pairs who began their partnerships at the end of 2024. Competing in only their third international tournament together, Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto (JPN) faced four-time champion of BWF World Championship, Jia Yi Fan and her new partner Zhang Shu Xian (CHN). Despite the intense atmosphere and relentless pressure from their opponents, Fukushima and Matsuyama maintained their composure with consistent shots and aggressive play. After a grueling contest—the day’s longest match—they secured their first title together with a final score of 17-21, 21-15, 21-15.
The women’s singles final featured an exciting clash between defending champion An Se Young (KOR) and BWF World Tour Finals 2024 champion Wang Zhi Yi (CHN). While Wang displayed remarkable endurance in the first game, An Se Young’s powerful and commanding play ultimately shifted the momentum in her favor. She claimed her consecutive Malaysia Open title with a decisive 21-17, 21-7 victory—an excellent start to her pursuit of more titles, potentially setting new records this year.
The mixed doubles final also delivered a thrilling three-game contest as newly partnered Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran (THA) faced World No. 1 Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping (CHN). The Thai duo dominated the first game with ease, but Feng and Huang responded with aggressive play to take the second. In a closely fought decider, Puavaranukroh and Paewsampran displayed remarkable composure and resilience, ultimately securing their first Super 1000 title together with a final score of 21-13, 19-21, 21-18. This victory also marked Thailand’s first-ever Malaysia Open mixed doubles title.
The tournament concluded with an action-packed men’s doubles final. Korea’s fresh pairing, Seo Seung Jae and Kim Won Ho (KOR) faced Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi (CHN). The crowd, equally divided in support, cheered passionately for both pairs as they battled through long rallies. Seo and Kim responded with strong defense and counterattacks, dominating the second game and maintaining their momentum in the third. They secured their title with a final score of 19-21, 21-12, 21-12, showcasing the high potential of their partnership, which, while still in its deciding stages, holds promising possibilities for future success.
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