The highly anticipated CROWN GROUP Australian Open 2019 is fast approaching, and the elite doubles combinations are leaving no stones unturned in their preparation. Following their performances at the TOTAL BWF Sudirman Cup 2019, many pairings are determined to make a strong comeback or maintain their exceptional form.
Men’s Doubles
The men’s doubles category witnessed some struggles from top contenders Japan during the Sudirman Cup. Takeshi Kamura/Keigo Sonoda and Hiroyuki Endo/Yuta Watanabe failed to perform at their best, managing to win only two matches out of five. Kamura and Sonoda faced defeat in the semifinals against Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo. On the other hand, Endo and Watanabe encountered difficulties against Russia’s Vladimir Ivanov/Ivan Sozonov and were dominated by Li Junhui/Liu Yuchen in the final.
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The Japanese duo Kamura and Sonoda, who are top seeds in Sydney, are determined to add another title to their name after their victory at the Singapore Open in April. Meanwhile, Endo and Watanabe, seeded fifth, face a challenging draw with tough opponents like Li/Liu (world champions) and Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan (All England Open champions).
Women’s Doubles
The women’s doubles category promises thrilling action, with the top eight world-ranked pairs participating in the competition. Japan’s elite trio, led by top seeds and reigning world champions Mayu Matsumoto/Wakana Nagahara, is set to showcase their skills. Although they have only clinched one title in 2019, they have reached three finals and currently lead the HSBC BWF Race To Guangzhou standings.
China’s Sudirman Cup champions, Chen Qingchen/Jia Yifan, enjoyed a relatively quiet week in Nanning due to the dominant performance of their team. However, they are the third seeds and have been in exceptional form this year, winning the All England Open, Malaysia Open, and Badminton Asia Championships. It’s worth keeping an eye on the unseeded Koreans Kim So Yeong/Kong Hee Yong, who have displayed impressive performances by winning the Spain Masters and New Zealand Open, as well as reaching the final at the Indonesia Masters and Singapore Open.
Mixed Doubles
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The mixed doubles event is stacked with top-ranked pairs, including world No. 2 duo Wang Yilyu/Huang Dongping and world No. 3 combination Yuta Watanabe/Arisa Higashino. During their Sudirman Cup campaign, Wang and Huang secured a comfortable victory over India’s Pranaav Jerry Chopra/Reddy N. Sikki. Watanabe and Higashino, on the other hand, played just one group match and were not required through the knockout phase.
With Watanabe’s partner Higashino returning to peak condition after recovering from an ankle injury, the pair is eager to make a strong impression at the Australian Open.
FAQs
Q1. Who were the top-performing men’s doubles pairs at the Sudirman Cup 2019?
A1. Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo emerged as the standout pair in the men’s doubles category at the Sudirman Cup 2019.
Q2. Who are the favorites in the women’s doubles category at the CROWN GROUP Australian Open 2019?
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A2. The top-ranked pair, Mayu Matsumoto/Wakana Nagahara, are the favorites in the women’s doubles category at the CROWN GROUP Australian Open 2019.
Q3. Which unseeded pair is expected to challenge the favorites in the women’s doubles category?
A3. Kim So Yeong/Kong Hee Yong, the unseeded Korean duo, have shown great potential by winning the Spain Masters and New Zealand Open, as well as reaching the final at the Indonesia Masters and Singapore Open.
Summary
Get ready for an action-packed event at the CROWN GROUP Australian Open 2019 as the elite doubles combinations gear up to battle it out for glory. In the men’s doubles category, Japan’s top seeds Kamura and Sonoda are determined to add another title to their name, while fifth-seeded Endo and Watanabe face a tough draw. The women’s doubles category showcases the reigning world champions Mayu Matsumoto/Wakana Nagahara as the top contenders, but they will face stiff competition from the likes of Chen Qingchen/Jia Yifan and the unseeded Korean pair Kim So Yeong/Kong Hee Yong. In the mixed doubles, Wang Yilyu/Huang Dongping and Yuta Watanabe/Arisa Higashino are set to dazzle the audience with their exceptional skills. Don’t miss out on the thrilling badminton action at the CROWN GROUP Australian Open 2019!
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