Liu S S / Tan N vs Ishikawa K / Kawazoe M

The Japan Open Women’s Doubles on Thursday features a matchup between China’s Sheng Shu Liu and Tan Ning against Japan’s Ishikawa K and Kawazoe M. The Chinese pair enters as heavy favorites with average odds of 1.04, reflecting their strong recent form and higher ranking. Meanwhile, the Japanese duo faces an uphill battle at 8.8 odds, though home-court advantage could provide a slight boost.

This match presents a clear contrast in experience and pedigree, with Liu and Tan expected to dominate. However, Ishikawa and Kawazoe will look to leverage local support and tactical play to challenge the favorites. Given the odds, an upset seems unlikely, but badminton’s fast-paced nature always leaves room for surprises.