Denmark Open: Women's Doubles Preview — Liu Sheng Shu / TAN Ning to Win?

Women's Doubles Preview - Denmark Open 2026: Who Takes the Title?

The women's doubles category at this year’s Denmark Open is a veritable who’s-who of badminton’s elite. With China dominating the top spots, we’re witnessing an event that promises to be thrilling and competitive.

The Field — Briefly summarise the title contenders and what makes this category interesting

China’s Liu Sheng Shu stands as the overwhelming favorite with a staggering 18-2 head-to-head record against her own partner TAN Ning. Their unparalleled form, coupled with a combined 2026 season of 18 match wins, 5 semi-final appearances, and 2 titles, makes them the clear frontrunners.

Next in line is Japan’s Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto, who have been consistently strong this year, securing 11 match wins, 5 semi-finals, and their first title. These pairs offer a mix of power and finesse that could tip the balance if Liu Sheng Shu faces unexpected challenges.

Previous Champions — Name the last 3 editions' winners. Use the Wikipedia data provided above — it is authoritative. Short bullet list.

- 2025: Polina Buhrova / Yevheniia Kantemyr

- 2024: Treesa Jolly / Gayatri Pullela

- 2023: Hsin Tung Chen / Yu-Hsi Chen

Form Guide — Who's been hot in 2026 leading into this event. The rankings table above shows current standings — use them.

China’s dominance is reflected not only in the top two but also in JIA Yi Fan, ranked fourth with an impressive form of 13 match wins and a title to her name. Meanwhile, Korea's BAEK Ha Na and KIM Hye Jeong, both ranked third and sixth respectively, are no slouches, boasting solid records despite not yet hitting the summit.

Key Clash to Watch — One anticipated QF/SF matchup and why it's decisive

The quarter-final clash between Liu Sheng Shu / TAN Ning and JIA Yi Fan / ZHANG Shu Xian is a must-watch. While both pairs are formidable, Liu Sheng Shu’s superior head-to-head record and form make them the likely victors here.

🔮 Our Prediction — Bold pick for who wins this category, with 2-3 sentences of reasoning

Liu Sheng Shu / TAN Ning will claim their third title at the Denmark Open. Their unyielding dominance in head-to-head matches and the sheer volume of wins indicate they are poised to extend their reign. With a combination of experience and current form, no one is likely to challenge them.

Dark Horses — Two players/pairs who could surprise

While Liu Sheng Shu / TAN Ning’s title seems assured, two pairs could still shake things up: KIM Hye Jeong / KATAYEON (ranked 6th) and Yuki Fukushima / Mayu Matsumoto (ranked 2nd). Both have shown flashes of brilliance this year and could upset the apple cart if they come together in a flawless performance.

📊 2026 Season Leaderboard *(from CrazyBadman database)*

*Data covers Denmark Open and other 2026 BWF events tracked in our database.*

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