Ontario: The 2025 Canada Open wrapped up in Markham, Ontario with a spectacular display of badminton brilliance. Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto emerged as the biggest headline by lifting the Men’s Singles crown after a thrilling semifinal run and a dominant performance in the final.
Here’s a breakdown of all the winners and semifinal highlights:
Men’s Singles: Kenta Nishimoto Seals the Title
Final Result:
🇯🇵 Kenta Nishimoto (3) def. 🇨🇦 Victor Lai
Score: 21-13, 21-14
The Japanese No. 3 seed lived up to expectations with a clinical straight-game victory against Canada’s Victor Lai, who was playing in front of a supportive home crowd. Nishimoto’s shot placement and deceptive play were key to closing the match in 58 minutes.
Semifinals Recap:
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Kenta Nishimoto came back from a game down to defeat India’s Kidambi Srikanth: 19-21, 21-14, 21-18.
Nishimoto showed resilience after losing the first game, adjusting his defensive rhythm and extending rallies to force errors from Srikanth. -
Victor Lai pulled off an impressive upset against No. 2 seed Kodai Naraoka of Japan with a hard-fought 21-19, 16-21, 21-17 win.
The Canadian showed grit and athleticism, making it to his first-ever Canada Open final.
Women’s Singles: Manami Suizu Shocks Second Seed
Final Result:
🇯🇵 Manami Suizu (6) def. 🇻🇳 Nguyen Thuy Linh (2)
Score: 21-12, 21-14
Suizu capped off a dream run in Ontario with a commanding performance over Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Linh. With tight net control and quick counterattacks, Suizu left no room for a comeback.
Semifinals Recap:
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Suizu ousted top seed 🇨🇦 Michelle Li in straight games: 21-18, 21-13.
Playing aggressively, Suizu disrupted Li’s rhythm and used sharp cross-court slices to outmaneuver the Canadian favorite. -
Nguyen Thuy Linh advanced past Denmark’s Amalie Schulz in another dominant display: 21-23, 21-11, 21-10.
After a close opening loss, Nguyen Thuy Linh controlled the next two games with superior fitness and consistent smashes.
Men’s Doubles: Lee Brothers Dominate All-Taiwanese Final
🇹🇼 Fang-Chih Lee / Fang-Jen Lee (1) def. 🇹🇼 Chang Ko-Chi / Po Li-Wei
Score: 21-19, 21-19
The top-seeded pair from Taiwan proved too steady in the final, fending off late challenges from their compatriots to secure the gold medal.
Women’s Doubles: Thailand’s Aimsaard Sisters Clinch the Crown
🇹🇭 Benyapa Aimsaard / Nuntakarn Aimsaard (3) def. 🇯🇵 Kaho Osawa / Mai Tanabe (8)
Score: 21-12, 21-18
The Thai sisters produced a flawless performance, dominating from start to finish with their trademark speed and backcourt rotation.
Mixed Doubles: Thailand Secures Another Title
🇹🇭 Ruttanapak Oupthong / Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat (2) def. 🇺🇸 Presley Smith / Jennie Gai (6)
Score: 21-14, 21-17
The Thai duo played sharp and fast, overwhelming the Americans in straight games. Their synergy and court awareness made the difference in crucial moments.
From Kenta Nishimoto’s sharp rise to Manami Suizu’s shock victory and Thailand’s doubles excellence, the 2025 Canada Open highlighted Asia’s continued supremacy in world badminton. Fans were treated to five electrifying finals that promise an exciting road ahead for the global badminton calendar.
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