Duo Hsieh and Hung secure victory at badminton doubles competition, BWF Super 300 Macau Open
In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Taiwanese badminton duo Hsieh Pei-shan and Hung En-tzu clinched the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 300 Macau Open on Sunday.
The match, against the Japanese duo Kaho Osawa and Mai Tanabe, started with the Taiwanese pair taking an early lead. With a score of 11-3, they entered the technical timeout of the opening game, maintaining their dominance.
However, the Japanese duo responded with a 12-2 scoring run, taking the lead with 15-13. The Taiwanese pair regrouped and struck back, scoring three consecutive points from 18-18 to close out the first game.
The second game saw the Taiwanese pair again showing strong rhythm and coordination, quickly building an 11-4 lead. They continued to control the game, steadily widening the gap. Hung, who plays left-handed, performed strongly at both the net and the back of the court during the match.
Hung sealed the victory with a shot near the net that forced an error from the Japanese duo. This straight-sets victory (21-18, 21-12) marked their second title this year, following their win at the BWF Super 300 Taipei Open in May.
The Taiwanese pair are currently ranked No. 12 in the world and their competitive presence at top-tier tournaments like the Macau Open marks them as emerging contenders on the BWF World Tour circuit in women's doubles.
Their key career highlights include winning a match against Osawa and Tanabe in a women's doubles event and being finalists at the 2025 Macau Open, a BWF World Tour Super 300 tournament. These achievements in 2025 demonstrate their significant impact on the international badminton stage, particularly in women's doubles at BWF World Tour events.
This was the first encounter between the Taiwanese duo and the Japanese duo, ranked No. 63 in the world. The match was played on Sunday, but no specific date is given. The source of the information is Staff Writer, with CNA.
Sports have once again proven to be a platform for intense competition, as the exciting match between Taiwanese badminton duo Hsieh Pei-shan and Hung En-tzu, and the Japanese duo Kaho Osawa and Mai Tanabe, demonstrated. This thrilling contest took place in the Macau Open, a major tournament on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour circuit.
