Baek H N / Lee S H vs Osawa K / Tanabe M

Baek Ha Na and Lee So Hee face off against Osawa Kie and Tanabe Miki in the Japan Open women's doubles on Thursday. The South Korean pair, ranked among the world's best, are heavy favorites with average odds of 1.04, while the Japanese duo enter as underdogs at 8.35. Baek and Lee bring a strong track record in international play, making them the clear frontrunners in this matchup.

Osawa and Tanabe will look to capitalize on home-court advantage, but overcoming the Koreans' experience and consistency will be a tough challenge. The odds reflect the gap in pedigree, with Baek and Lee expected to control the tempo. Still, surprises can happen in badminton, and the Japanese pair will aim to leverage their chemistry to test the favorites.