Guwahati Masters 2026: Women's Doubles Preview — Bengisu ERCETIN and Nazlıcan INCI to Win?
Women's Doubles Preview - Guwahati Masters 2026: Who Takes the Title?
The Women's Doubles category at the Guwahati Masters 2026 is a battleground of top talent, with no shortage of star power and form. Here’s why this tournament promises to be a thrilling spectacle for badminton aficionados.
The Field — Briefly summarise the title contenders and what makes this category interesting
The field is stacked with formidable pairs, but it's clear that Liu Sheng Shu, ranked world #1 with 74,040 points, will face her toughest challenge yet. Hsieh Chih Ying and Lee Yu-Hsuan, ranked #3 with 63,670 points, have already proven their mettle in the 2026 season, racking up eight wins each. However, this tournament is a test of consistency under pressure.
Previous Champions — Name the last 3 editions' winners. Use the Wikipedia data provided above — it is authoritative. Short bullet list
- 2025: Triay Pons and Brea Senesi
- 2024: Josemaria Martin and Gonzalez Fernandez
- 2023: Yasmina Eissa and Jayci Simon
Form Guide — Who's been hot in 2026 leading into this event. The rankings table above shows current standings — use them.
Leading the charge are HSU Ya Ching (world #2) and HSU Yin-Hui (world #3), who have an impressive H2H record of 7-1 against each other in 2026 events. Their partnership is a force to be reckoned with, having won two titles this season.
Key Clash to Watch — One anticipated QF/SF matchup and why it's decisive
The Quarterfinals or Semifinals could see Liu Sheng Shu (world #1) facing off against HSU Ya Ching/HSU Yin-Hui. This clash will be pivotal, as Liu’s dominance in the world rankings has yet to face such a formidable challenge within the same tournament.
🔮 Our Prediction — Bold pick for who wins this category, with 2-3 sentences of reasoning
HSU Ya Ching and HSU Yin-Hui (world #2 and #3) are our bold picks for the title. Their H2H record speaks volumes, and their form in 2026 has been exceptional. With a combined 15 wins this season, they have proven that consistency under pressure is key. Liu Sheng Shu’s dominance may be on paper, but the dynamics of their partnership will likely tip the scales.
Dark Horses — Two players/pairs who could surprise
- MARIA KORIAGINA and Yaroslava VANTSAROVSKA (world #4): Their 6 wins this season indicate they are not to be underestimated.
- Bengisu ERCETIN and Nazlıcan INCI (world #7): Despite their fifth-place ranking, they have been hot on form with five wins in the current season.
📊 2026 Season Leaderboard *(from CrazyBadman database)*
| Player | 2026 Match Wins | SF/F Appearances | Titles |
| Yasmina EISSA / JAYCI SIMON | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| MARIA KORIAGINA / Yaroslava VANTSAROVSKA | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| HSIEH Chih Ying / LEE Yu-Hsuan | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Triay Pons/Brea Senesi | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Josemaria Martin/Gonzalez Fernandez | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Ana Carolina COUTINHO REIS / Edwarda DE OLIVEIRA DIAS | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Bengisu ERCETIN / Nazlıcan INCI | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Jaqueline LIMA / Samia LIMA | 5 | 2 | 1 |
*Data covers Guwahati Masters 2026 and other 2026 BWF events tracked in our database.*
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