R. Iwanaga/K. Nakanishi vs Yi Fan Jia/Shu Xian Zhang

Thursday’s Japan Open women’s doubles match features R. Iwanaga and K. Nakanishi taking on the favored pairing of Yi Fan Jia and Shu Xian Zhang. The Chinese duo enters as clear favorites with average odds of 1.34, reflecting their strong recent form and higher ranking. Iwanaga and Nakanishi, the home representatives, will look to leverage local support in what could be a challenging encounter against their more experienced opponents.

With no listed odds for the Japanese pair, bookmakers see this as a one-sided contest, but surprises are always possible in badminton. Zhang and Jia’s consistency and tactical discipline make them the expected winners, but Iwanaga and Nakanishi could test them if they find rhythm early. The match offers an intriguing clash of styles, with the underdogs relying on energy and home-court advantage against their technically polished rivals.