Iwanaga R / Nakanishi K vs Jia Y F / Zhang S X

The Japan Open Women’s Doubles match on Thursday features an intriguing clash between Japan’s Rui Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi against China’s Yifan Jia and Shuxian Zhang. The home pair enters as underdogs with average odds of 2.87, while the Chinese duo is heavily favored at 1.35. Iwanaga and Nakanishi will look to leverage local support, but Jia and Zhang’s experience and consistency make them the clear favorites.

This matchup highlights the contrast between Japan’s rising talents and China’s established doubles specialists. While the odds suggest a straightforward outcome, badminton’s unpredictable nature means Iwanaga and Nakanishi could challenge if they find rhythm early. Fans can expect a tactical battle, with the Chinese pair likely relying on their disciplined play to control the match.