French Open: Women's Doubles Preview — LIU Sheng Shu and TAN Ning to Win?
Women's Doubles Preview – French Open 2026: Who Takes the Title?
The French Open, held in Paris from October 20 to 25, 2026, is always a spectacle of skill and strategy. This year, the women’s doubles category promises to be as exciting as ever, with top seeds vying for the title.
The Field — Briefly summarise the title contenders and what makes this category interesting
This year's field features LIU Sheng Shu and TAN Ning at #1 in the world rankings. They have dominated their opponents all season, securing 18 wins out of 20 tracked events. Their consistency is unparalleled, making them favorites. However, the competition is fierce with pairs like Yuki Fukushina and Mayu Matsumoto (#2) and JIA Yi Fan and Zhang Shuxian (#4), each with strong form records.
Previous Champions — Name the last 3 editions' winners. Use the Wikipedia data provided above — it is authoritative. Short bullet list.
- 2025: Treesa Jolly / Gayatri Pullela
- 2024: Gabriela Stoeva and Tine Røhne
- 2023: Hsin-Tung Chen and Yu-Hsi Chen
Form Guide — Who's been hot in 2026 leading into this event. The rankings table above shows current standings — use them.
Looking at the form guide, LIU Sheng Shu and TAN Ning have the edge with a commanding record of 18 wins from their last 20 matches. Their consistent performance has been on full display throughout the season, making them the frontrunners for this tournament. However, JIA Yi Fan and Zhang Shuxian are also hot, having secured 13 victories in 2026.
Key Clash to Watch — One anticipated QF/SF matchup and why it's decisive
The quarterfinal between LIU Sheng Shu / TAN Ning and JIA Yi Fan / Zhang Shuxian is a must-watch. These two pairs have faced off several times, with LIU Sheng Shu holding a 18-2 H2H record. This matchup will likely decide which pair progresses to the semifinals.
🔮 Our Prediction — Bold pick for who wins this category, with 2-3 sentences of reasoning
LIU Sheng Shu and TAN Ning are my bold prediction for the French Open title. Their superior form and H2H record make them the most likely champions. Their consistent performance throughout the season gives them a significant edge over their rivals.
Dark Horses — Two players/pairs who could surprise
While LIU Sheng Shu and TAN Ning are the favorites, KIM Hye Jeong and BAEK Ha Na from Korea could pose a serious threat. Their strong form and strategic playstyles make them dark horses to cause an upset in Paris.
The French Open promises to be a thrilling event with many talented pairs vying for the title. Stay tuned as we witness history being made!
📊 2026 Season Leaderboard *(from CrazyBadman database)*
| Player | 2026 Match Wins | SF/F Appearances | Titles |
| LIU Sheng Shu / TAN Ning | 18 | 5 | 2 |
| Hsin Tung CHEN / Yu-Hsi CHEN | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Polina BUHROVA / Yevheniia KANTEMYR | 33 | 7 | 1 |
| Yuki FUKUSHIMA / Mayu MATSUMOTO | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| SUNG Shuo Yun / YU Chien Hui | 24 | 4 | 1 |
| JIA Yi Fan / ZHANG Shu Xian | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| Katerina Siniakova / Taylor Townsend | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| Treesa JOLLY / GAYATRI GOPICHAND PULLELA | 10 | 2 | 1 |
*Data covers French Open and other 2026 BWF events tracked in our database.*
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