Sumire Nakade and Miyu Takahashi Capture US Open Badminton Title for Third Consecutive Tour Win

Sumire Nakade and Miyu Takahashi delivered a masterclass performance to win the YONEX US Open 2026 women's doubles title, defeating Lin Chih-Chun and Yang Chu-Yun 2-0 (21-16, 21-10) at Titan Gym in Fullerton, California.[1][2]

The victory marks a stunning third consecutive BWF World Tour title for the newly formed Japanese duo, who previously captured the Orléans Masters and the Baoji China Masters earlier this year.[1][3]

The final was a highly anticipated rematch of the Orléans Masters championship clash from March, where Nakade and Takahashi narrowly edged out the Taiwanese pair in a grueling 65-minute, three-game battle.[4]

This time around, the Japanese pair left no room for doubt. Adapting their tactics from their previous encounter, they took control early in the first game, securing it 21-16 by dictating the pace and keeping Lin and Yang on the defensive.[1][4]

"We'd played them two months ago, but they played differently today, so we're happy to win," Takahashi said following the match. "We didn't want to show our stress to our opponents. Our opponents are powerful, so we had to go on the attack first."[1]

The aggressive strategy paid off handsomely in the second game. Nakade and Takahashi surged ahead, capitalizing on their momentum to close out the championship with a dominant 21-10 finish that showcased their exceptional court coverage and synchronization.[1]

For Takahashi, the US Open victory represents her fourth final appearance of the year, having also reached the Indonesia Masters final alongside Arisa Igarashi before cementing her highly successful partnership with Nakade.[1]

Nakade, who only made her international debut at the 2025 World University Games where she won a bronze medal, has experienced a meteoric rise since joining the BIPROGY badminton team and stepping onto the global circuit.[3]

Despite the loss, Lin Chih-Chun and Yang Chu-Yun have proven to be a formidable pairing in their own right. The Chinese Taipei duo, who have only been competing together for a few tournaments, continue to gain valuable experience and ranking points on the Super 300 circuit.[4]

The YONEX US Open, a Super 300 event boasting a $250,000 prize purse, returned to the Los Angeles area this year, drawing enthusiastic crowds to the California State University, Fullerton campus.[2][5]

The Japanese pair's flawless run through the tournament included a notable second-round victory over India's Commonwealth Games medalists Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, signaling their ability to dismantle established veterans.[6]

With three consecutive titles under their belt, Nakade and Takahashi have firmly established themselves as the breakout stars of the 2026 women's doubles season, leaving fans eager to see how their aggressive, high-energy style translates to upcoming higher-tier tournaments.[1][3]