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Korean Rivalry Continues as China’s Feng and Huang Clinch Third Consecutive Mixed Doubles Title at German Open 2023

Winners - German Open 2023

The German Open 2023 badminton tournament has ended and it was a thrilling event that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The competition featured some of the world’s top players, and there were a few surprises along the way. Two South Korean representatives won two titles in the women’s doubles and men’s doubles, while one representative from China, Hong Kong and Japan managed to lock in the mixed doubles, men’s singles, and women’s singles titles.

In the women’s singles final on Sunday, March 12, 2023, two of the world’s top-ranked players, Akane Yamaguchi (Yonex Astrox 100 ZZ) and An Se Young (Yonex Astrox 77 Pro), battled it out for their third title this year at the German Open 2023. Go at the very end of this post to compare their rackets! Akane Yamaguchi defeated An Se Young in the final of the Malaysia Open, while An Se Young avenged the loss a week later at the India Masters. The Korean women’s singles won the India Masters title after beating Carolina Marin, making them eager to complete a hat-trick of titles in the Super 300 tournament.

In the semifinals, An Seyoung managed to get past He Bing Jiao with a score of 21-12 21-13, while Akane Yamaguchi was also dominant over the Chinese representative, Chen Yu Fei, with a score of 21-18 21-16. However, in the final of the German Open, it was Akane who managed to beat An Seyoung with a score of 21-11 and 21-14, earning her another championship title.

In mixed doubles, the representatives of China, Feng Yan Zhe / Huang Dong Ping won their third consecutive BWF World Tour title. They faced Kim Won Ho/Jeong Na Eun from Korea, but the Chinese pair won a landslide victory in two straight games with a score of 21-4, 21-15.

But, Korea had a great day in the German Open 2023 final match, with Choi Sol Gyu / Kim Won Ho reaching the men’s doubles final and beating compatriots Kang Min Hyuk / Seo Seung Jae. Another Korean pair, Baek Ha Na/Lee So Hee, advanced to the women’s doubles final. They defeated the India Open champion, Nami Matsuyama / Chiharu Shida in a fierce two-game battle with a score of 21-19, 21-16.

The German Open 2023 was an exciting tournament, showcasing some of the best badminton players in the world. Fans will be eagerly anticipating the next tournament to see who will come out on top in the competitive world of badminton.

ASTROX 100ZZ vs ASTROX 77 PRO

Product Name

ASTROX 100ZZ

ASTROX 77 PRO

Product Image ASTROX 100ZZ ASTROX 77 PRO
Price
Our Rating 8 8
Brand Yonex Yonex
Category Racket Racket

Racket features

ASTROX 100ZZASTROX 77 PRO
Shaft flexibility Extra Stiff Medium
Balance point Head heavy Head heavy
Weight 4U (Avg.83g) G5, 6 / 3U (Avg.88g) G4, 5, 6 4U(Avg:83g)G5,4UG6,3U(Avg:88g)G4,3UG5,3UG6
Grip size 4U (Avg.83g) G5, 6 / 3U (Avg.88g) G4, 5, 6 4U(Avg:83g)G5,4UG6,3U(Avg:88g)G4,3UG5,3UG6
String tension 4U: 20 - 28 lbs, 3U: 21 - 29 lbs 4U: 19 - 27 lbs, 3U: 20 - 28 lbs