Players from 14 countries in the quarterfinals
No fewer than 14 nations are taking part in the quarter-finals, which will be held today, February 27, 2026, at the Westenergie Sports Hall. China (9) and Taiwan (8) have by far the most starting places. Europe is represented by players from Denmark (3 starting places), France (3), Bulgaria (2), Ireland (1), Scotland (1), and […]
“Having the whole audience behind you is awesome!”
Matthias Kicklitz gave his all in the “Match of the Day,” but despite the support of the fans, it wasn’t enough against Chinese favorite Weng Hong Yang. With a score of 15:21, 12:21, the German champion was eliminated as the last German representative at the YONEX German Open. Matthias was not entirely satisfied, even though […]
YONEX Rapid Fire Challenge – win the prize in 30 seconds
Anyone who feels inspired by the fast rallies at the YONEX German Open and wants to pick up a racket themselves can do so in the Westenergie Sports Hall. On the right-hand side of the concourse as seen from the entrance, the title sponsor has set up half a court between the YONEX clothing store […]
Many seeded players lost
In the round of 16 on Thursday (February 26, 2026), more seeded players were eliminated from the YONEX German Open. In Men’s Singles f. ex., Lu Guang Zu from China (seeded 7) lost in straight sets to the 2023 tournament winner, Ng Ka Long Angus (Hong Kong). In the women’s competition, Thailand’s Busan Ongbamrungphan (seeded […]
Photos of the day – Wednesday
Title: Wang Zhi Yi (CHN), the number one seed in the women’s draw
players from 21 countries in action
Players from 21 nations are still participating in the tournament. Chinese Taipei leads the way with a total of 18 spots in the round of 16, followed by China (11) and Malaysia (7).
Match of the Day – Highlights on Thursday
From 1 p.m. to around 10 p.m., the round of 16 will be played on four courts at the YONEX German Open. The last German representative in the competition is German champion Matthias Kicklitz, who will face Weng Hong Yang (CHN) in the “Match of the Day.” Matthias became German champion in the men’s singles […]
Malik and Leona lose “Match of the Day”
“If we had won the first set, it would have been a completely different game in the second set. But as it was, we were under a lot of pressure in the second set and it was difficult to get back into the game.” Malik Bourakkadi’s quote perfectly sums up the first-round match between Malik […]
Li Shi Feng already out of the tournament
Big surprise in Men’s Singles: China’s Li Shi Feng, seeded number two, was eliminated in the first round of the main tournament. The world number six, who reached the semi-finals at the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships and the YONEX French Open last year, lost to Japan’s Minoru Koga (world number 63) 16-21, 15-21. […]
Strong second set
Simon Krax/Amelie Lehmann (SV Fun-Ball Dortelweil/TSV Trittau) also missed out on a place in the round of 16, but put in a strong performance against the seventh-seeded Chinese pair Cheng Xing/Zhang Chi, particularly in the second set. The reigning German Mixed Doubles runners-up ultimately lost to the world number 16 pair 12-21, 18:21. “I’m actually […]