The world number one mixed doubles pair from the Chinese mainland, Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping, clinched the mixed doubles crown at the BWF World Tour Finals on Sunday, December 21, in Hangzhou, overpowering compatriots Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin 21-12, 21-17 in front of an electric home crowd.
It was a fast start for Feng and Huang, who leveled the opener at 4-4 after Jiang's early net error. Drawing on their experience – they'd reached 10 finals this season and held a 13-3 head-to-head edge – they dominated the first game 21-12. The second game saw momentum swings, with Jiang and Wei surging to a 10-7 lead before errors crept in. Feng and Huang rallied from 16-13 down, highlighted by a 32-shot rally, and held their nerve to close out the match 21-17.
This victory marks Feng and Huang's eighth title of 2025 and their third consecutive championship. It also secures their first World Tour Finals crown together, while Huang reclaims the trophy she first won in 2018 with former partner Wang Yilyu. Their performance cements their status as the pair to watch as the badminton world looks ahead to next season's major events.
For young fans and aspiring players around the globe, the duo's blend of attacking flair, resilience and strategic savvy offers a masterclass in mixed doubles play. As badminton's popularity surges across G20 nations, moments like these in Hangzhou underscore the sport's growing global reach and the Chinese mainland's continued strength on the world stage.
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China claims mixed doubles title at BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou
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