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Read all the latest news from top YONEX players like Lee Chong Wei, Taufik Hidayat and Saina Nehwal. This is the only place to get the latest information from YONEX Badminton, including interviews and daily tournament updates during major events throughout the year. We'll also bring you breaking news on the latest product launches so you can stay ahead of the game - and ahead of your opponents.

  • Polii & Gunawan Take YONEX Chinese Taipei Open Titles

    Polii & Gunawan Take YONEX Chinese Taipei Open Titles

    Date
    22/07/2014

    YONEX Open Chinese Taipei 2014 drew a huge crowd of 22,580 spectators to the Taipei Arena throughout the week. In women’s doubles, Indonesia’s Greysia Polii (NANORAY 900, SHBF1NMX)/Nitya Krishinda Maheswari defeated 2013 world champions Wang Xiaoli/Yu Yang of China to win the title. In men’s doubles another Indonesian duo, Hendra Aprida Gunawan (VOLTRIC Z-FORCE, SHB-87EX)/Andrei Adistia, were the champions.

  • Spectacular Results from YONEX Players at US Open

    Spectacular Results from YONEX Players at US Open

    Date
    14/07/2014

    The 2014 YONEX Suffolk County Community College US Open Championships came to an exciting conclusion on July 13th, with YONEX shuttlers boasting great results.

  • Nehwal Crowned as First Female Australian Open Superseries Champion

    Nehwal Crowned as First Female Australian Open Superseries Champion

    Date
    30/06/2014

    This year marked the first time the Australian Open has been held as a Superseries tournament, and YONEX’s Saina Nehwal (NANORAY 900) of India was the tournament’s first female champion, defeating Spanish Carolina Marin (NANORAY Z-SPEED, SHBF1NLTD), 21-18 21-11. Michael Fuchs (VOLTRIC 80, SHBSC6iEX)/Birgit Michels (NANORAY 700FX, SHBSC4LX), Ayaka Takahashi/Misaki Matsutomo were runners-up.

  • Viktor Axelsen (DEN) Signs with the Company He Believes in - YONEX

    Viktor Axelsen (DEN) Signs with the Company He Believes in - YONEX

    Date
    23/06/2014

    YONEX is proud to announce that 20-year-old 2014 Swiss Open (Grand Prix Gold) champion Viktor Axelsen (DEN/World No.15) has signed with YONEX.

  • Pedersen Wins, Tago, Ahsan/Setiawan & Intanon Runners-up at Indonesia Open

    Pedersen Wins, Tago, Ahsan/Setiawan & Intanon Runners-up at Indonesia Open

    Date
    23/06/2014

    Hot on the heels of YONEX OPEN JAPAN 2014, the Indonesia Open Superseries Premier was held from June 17th to 22nd in Jakarta. Christinna Pedersen (NANORAY 800, SHB-01LX)/Joachim Fischer Nielsen won the mixed doubles title defeating China’s Xu Chen/Ma Jin, 18-21 21-16 21-14. Kenichi Tago, Mohammad Ahsan (NANORAY 900, SHB87LTD)/Hendra Setiawan (NANORAY 900, SHBF1NLTD) and Ratchanok Intanon (VOLTRIC Z-FORCE 2, SHBF1NLX) were runners-up.

  • YONEX Renews Contract with Badminton Association of Thailand

    YONEX Renews Contract with Badminton Association of Thailand

    Date
    18/06/2014

    On June 16th, 2014, YONEX renewed its partnership with the Badminton Association of Thailand as the official equipment supplier. In addition to providing the association with badminton equipment, YONEX will also act as the sole sponsor for equipment used in the Thai Open, as well as act as the association’s official shuttlecock supplier.

  • Lee Chong Wei Crowned His Fifth YONEX OPEN JAPAN Title

    Lee Chong Wei Crowned His Fifth YONEX OPEN JAPAN Title

    Date
    15/06/2014

    The men’s single final saw a characteristically heated and smash-heavy match between Lee Chong Wei (VOLTRIC Z-FORCE 2, SHB01LTD)and Hu Yun (NANORAY 750, SHBF1NLTD). Yun opened with a smash that had the shuttle kissing the net, and from then Lee Chong Wei commenced on his warpath. Smashing straight into his opponent’s body, Chong Wei was up 2-0. After that, it was a series of smashes and runs to the net by way of Chong Wei, snatching up a 6-1 lead.

  • The Long Awaited Final! Will Lee Chong Wei Get a Third Consecutive Win, or Will Hu Yun Snag the Champion Title He's Always Wanted?

    The Long Awaited Final! Will Lee Chong Wei Get a Third Consecutive Win, or Will Hu Yun Snag the Champion Title He's Always Wanted?

    Date
    14/06/2014

    Men’s Singles Eyes on His Fifth Yonex Open Japan Title, Lee Chong Wei Faces Veteran Hu Yun Lee Chong Wei (VTZF2, SHB01LTD)(MAS) VS Hu Yun (NR750)(HKG)

  • YONEX's Main Tokyo Office Welcomes Ratchanok!

    YONEX's Main Tokyo Office Welcomes Ratchanok!

    Date
    14/06/2014

    The 2013 BWF World Championships winner, Ratchanok Intanon visited our office in Tokyo on Thursday, June 12th.

  • Semifinals Day: Can Kenichi Tago Get Revenge Against Lee Chong Wei

    Semifinals Day: Can Kenichi Tago Get Revenge Against Lee Chong Wei

    Date
    13/06/2014

    Men’s Singles Lee Chong Wei (VTZF2, SHB01LTD)(MAS) VS Kenichi Tago (NR-ZSP)(JPN) Last year, upon making it to his first Yonex Open Japan final, Kenichi Tago shed tears of joy. However, with world No.1 Lee Chong Wei as his opponent, he was defeated 21-23 17-21, and thoroughly crushed.

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