Top seeds Liu Sheng Shu/Tan Ning upheld China’s dominance in women’s doubles, defeating Japan’s third-seeded pair Nami Matsuyama/Chiharu Shida 21-15, 21-19 in a high-quality one-hour final.
The Chinese duo controlled the tempo early, using strong defence and precise net play to claim the first game. The Japanese pair mounted a spirited comeback in the second, but Liu and Tan held their nerve in the closing exchanges to secure the title to the delight of the home crowd.
The win further cemented Liu/Tan’s standings as one of the top women’s doubles pairs in the world and adds another prestigious trophy to their growing resume.
