Takuro HOKI / Yugo KOBAYASHI beats CHEN Zhi Ray / LIN Yu Chieh to move on to the Round of 16 in the men's doubles this All England Open 2026

Takuro HOKI / Yugo KOBAYASHI was in commanding form at the All England Open Badminton Championships 2026, dismantling CHEN Zhi Ray / LIN Yu Chieh 21-12 21-14 in a Men's Doubles Round of 32 clash that was never in doubt.

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21-14 — game 2 was the tightest of the match, settled by just 7 points.

What's Next

Takuro HOKI / Yugo KOBAYASHI advances to the Round of 16 of the All England Open Badminton Championships 2026, while CHEN Zhi Ray / LIN Yu Chieh's run ends here.

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