LA Open 2026: Women's Doubles Preview — LIU Sheng Shu / TAN Ning to Win?

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

The Los Angeles Open, one of the highlights on the BWF World Tour calendar, is poised to deliver a thrilling week of competition. The women’s doubles category promises to be as competitive as it gets, with several top pairs looking to claim the title.

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

The field is stacked with elite talent, but two names stand out: LIU Sheng Shu / TAN Ning from China and Yuki Fukushima / Mayu Matsumoto from Japan. Liu’s dominance over her teammate (18-2 H2H record) will be a key factor to watch. Meanwhile, the Japanese duo has been in unstoppable form this season with 12 semi-final appearances.

Previous Champions — Name the last 3 editions' winners

The last three editions of the LA Open saw these champions:

- 2025: Hsin-Tung Chen / Yu-Hsi Chen

- 2024: Polina Buhrova / Yevheniia Kantemyr

- 2023: Sung Shuo Yun / Yu Chien Hui

Form Guide — Who's been hot in 2026 leading into this event

Polina Buhrova / Yevheniia Kantemyr have been the most consistent, racking up an impressive 33 wins and seven semi-final appearances. LIU Sheng Shu / TAN Ning are also on a roll with 18 victories and five semi-finals.

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

The quarter-finals could see the clash between JIA Yi Fan / ZHANG Shu Xian (4th in rankings) and Katerina Siniakova / Taylor Townsend. This match is crucial as both pairs have form to back them up, making their meeting a must-watch.

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

LIU Sheng Shu / TAN Ning will emerge victorious at the LA Open 2026. Their unparalleled form and H2H record against each other make them favorites. Liu’s consistent performance and partnership with Tan have been unstoppable.

Dark Horses — Two players/pairs who could surprise

While Polina Buhrova / Yevheniia Kantemyr are strong contenders, the event’s unpredictability suggests that Treesa Jolly / Gayatri Pullela (8th in rankings) and Sung Shuo Yun / Yu Chien Hui (9th in rankings) could pull off a surprise. Their recent titles and form indicate they could be dark horses to watch out for.

The LA Open 2026 is set to deliver an exciting week of women’s doubles action, with top talent vying for supremacy. Stay tuned as the competition unfolds!

📊 2026 Season Leaderboard *(from CrazyBadman database)*

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

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