Denmark Open 2025: Thrills, Comebacks, and Champions - Christie & An Se Young Lead the Show
■ Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie Captures Thrilling Men’s Singles Title Over Shi Yu Qi
■ Korea’s An Se Young Dominates Wang Zhi Yi to Defend Her Denmark Open Crown
📍 Venue: Jyske Bank Arena, Odense, Denmark
📅 Dates: 14 Oct to 19 Oct 2025
💰 Prize Money: $950,000
🎯 Tournament Level: BWF World Tour Super 750
The Denmark Open 2025 in Odense showcased the best of world badminton, featuring thrilling rallies and fierce battles across all five categories. With USD 950,000 at stake and valuable ranking points on offer, top players from around the globe delivered high-intensity performances. Jonatan Christie (INA) and An Se Young (KOR) emerged as the new champions in men’s and women’s singles, respectively, after remarkable runs that captivated fans worldwide.
Here are the winners and runners-up for all five categories at the 2025 Denmark Open:
🏸 Men’s Singles
🏆 Winner: Jonatan Christie (Indonesia)
🥈 Runner-up: Shi Yu Qi (China)
📊 Score: 13–21, 21–15, 21–15
👑 Women’s Singles
🏆 Winner: An Se Young (Korea)
🥈 Runner-up: Wang Zhi Yi (China)
📊 Score: 21–5, 24–22
💪 Men’s Doubles
🏆 Winners: Takuro Hoki / Yugo Kobayashi (Japan)
🥈 Runners-up: Fajar Alfian / Muhammad Shohibul Fikri (Indonesia)
📊 Score: 21–18, 15–21, 21–19
👯♀️ Women’s Doubles
🏆 Winners: Baek Ha Na / Lee So Hee (Korea)
🥈 Runners-up: Kim Hye Jeong / Kong Hee Yong (Korea)
📊 Score: 15–21, 21–14, 21–15
💞 Mixed Doubles
🏆 Winners: Feng Yan Zhe / Huang Dong Ping (China)
🥈 Runners-up: Jiang Zhen Bang / Wei Ya Xin (China)
📊 Score: 21–13, 21–9
Men's Singles
🏆 Winner: Jonatan Christie (Indonesia)
🥈 Runner-up: Shi Yu Qi (China)
📊 Score: 13–21, 21–15, 21–15Summary:
The Men’s Singles final at the Denmark Open 2025 delivered a thrilling spectacle as Jonatan Christie of Indonesia stunned top seed Shi Yu Qi in a gripping three-game battle. The Odense crowd witnessed a roller-coaster of momentum swings — from Shi Yu Qi’s early dominance to Christie’s remarkable comeback marked by grit and consistency.
🎥 The match was so engaging that it kept the audience glued to their seats till the final point!
Key Highlights:
Christie beat Viktor Axelsen in semifinals (21–19, 17–21, 21–17).
Shi Yu Qi displayed dominance earlier in the tournament with straight-game wins.
Final match showcased long rallies and high fitness levels.
Indonesia’s first Men’s Singles champion in Odense after several years.
Women Singles
👑 Women’s Singles
🏆 Winner: An Se Young (Korea)
🥈 Runner-up: Wang Zhi Yi (China)
📊 Score: 21–5, 24–22Summary:
The Women’s Singles final at the Denmark Open 2025 was an unforgettable clash between two of the world’s finest shuttlers — An Se Young and Wang Zhi Yi.
An Se Young dominated the opening game 21–5 with flawless control and defense, but the second game turned into a breathtaking thriller.Trailing 10–18, the Korean star displayed extraordinary composure, winning eight straight points to level at 18–18. From there, both players exchanged rallies of exceptional quality — 19-all, 20-all, 21-all, 22-all — before An Se Young finally sealed the match 24–22 after a 30-shot rally, when Wang’s return landed just beyond the baseline.
Key Highlights:
An Se Young defeated Akane Yamaguchi (JPN) in semis: 16–21, 21–10, 21–9.
Wang Zhi Yi beat compatriot Han Yue in the semis after a three-game battle.
An’s consistency and retrieval ability wowed the Odense crowd.
A back-to-back Super 750 title for the Korean superstar.
Men’s Doubles
🏆 Winner: Takuro Hoki / Yugo Kobayashi (Japan)
🥈 Runner-up: Fajar Alfian / Muhammad Shohibul Fikri (Indonesia)
📊 Score: 21–18, 15–21, 21–19Summary:
Japan’s Hoki and Kobayashi triumphed in a thrilling three-game final, holding off the Indonesian duo in a nail-biting finish. The match was full of power smashes, sharp drives, and tactical exchanges.Key Highlights:
Hoki/Kobayashi defeated India’s Rankireddy/Shetty in semifinals: 23–21, 18–21, 21–16.
Alfian/Fikri beat defending champions Liang/Wang (CHN) in quarters: 21–15, 21–18.
Denmark’s Astrup/Rasmussen (2024 runners-up) crashed out in Round 1.
World No.1 pair Kim/Seo (KOR) exited early to Malaysian duo Azriyn/Tan.
Another Indian pair, Krishnamurthy Roy/Sai Pratheek, lost in the first round.
Women Doubles
🏆 Winner: Baek Ha Na / Lee So Hee (Korea)
🥈 Runner-up: Kim Hye Jeong / Kong Hee Yong (Korea)
📊 Score: 15–21, 21–14, 21–15Summary:
The Women’s Doubles final turned into an all-Korean showdown as Baek Ha Na / Lee So Hee battled past Kim Hye Jeong / Kong Hee Yong in a thrilling three-game encounter. After dropping the opening game, Baek and Lee regrouped with sharp mid-court control and strong defense to secure the next two games and lift the Denmark Open 2025 title.
Their victory marked a strong comeback, improving upon their semifinal finish in 2024 and underlining Korea’s dominance in the women’s doubles discipline.
Key Highlights:
Baek/Lee beat Fukushima/Matsumoto (JPN) in semifinals: 21–15, 21–19.
Kim/Kong defeated Chen Qing Chen / Jia Yi Fan (CHN) 21–18, 21–9 in another semi.
World No.1 Liu Sheng Shu / Tan Ning (CHN) lost in the quarterfinals.
Malaysian pair Tan/Muralitharan fell early to Japan’s Igarashi/Shida.
Consistent all-Korean dominance in women’s doubles continues.
Mixed Doubles
🏆 Winner: Feng Yan Zhe / Huang Dong Ping (China)
🥈 Runner-up: Jiang Zhen Bang / Wei Ya Xin (China)
📊 Score: 21–13, 21–9Summary:
China swept the mixed doubles category with both finalists from their national team. Feng and Huang, the World No.2 pair, displayed sheer authority to clinch the title in straight games.Key Highlights:
Feng/Huang beat Midorikawa/Saito (JPN) 21–8, 21–11 in semifinals.
Jiang/Wei overcame Chen T.J./Toh E.W. (MAS) 21–17, 18–21, 21–18.
India’s Kapila/Crasto won the first round but withdrew before Round 2.
Other Indian pairs — Jaglan/Jaglan and Kapoor/Gadde — exited in the first round.
World No.1 Puavaranukroh/Paewsampran (THA) lost early to Japan’s Midorikawa/Saito.
🇮🇳 India’s Performance Highlights
Men’s Doubles: Rankireddy/Shetty reached semifinals, a strong run for the Indian duo.
Singles: Lakshya Sen showed solid form, reaching the quarterfinals.
Mixed Doubles: Kapila/Crasto advanced to Round 2 before withdrawing.
Upcoming Talent: Exposure for Krishnamurthy Roy/Sai Pratheek and Anmol Kharb against top opponents.
✨ Overall Tournament Highlights
Jonatan Christie’s dramatic comeback over World No.1 Shi Yu Qi 🔥
An Se Young’s unreal turnaround from 10–18 to win the second game 🏆
Japan’s Hoki/Kobayashi reclaim doubles dominance 🇯🇵
Double Korean delight in Women’s Singles and Doubles 🇰🇷
China sweeps the Mixed Doubles final 🇨🇳
India’s fighting spirit and semifinal appearance in Men’s Doubles 🇮🇳
Final Thoughts:
The Denmark Open 2025 proved why Odense is called the heart of world badminton. With intense matches, emotional victories, and top-tier performances, the tournament delivered a perfect mix of thrill and excellence. All eyes now move to the French Open 2025, where players will look to carry this momentum forward.