China Masters: Super 750 Glory at First Asking
Sumire Nakade and Miyu Takahashi needed just one shot at the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 level to make history.
· PREM KUMAR
The Japanese women’s pair continued their remarkable debut season at LI-NING China Masters 2026, beating fellow Super 750 debutants Bao Li Jing/Cao Zi Han 21-18 21-18 to claim their first title at this level.
“It feels unbelievable,” the 22-year-old Nakade said after the breakthrough triumph, while Takahashi, 24, admitted she was “very happy” despite a “tense final”.
The victory adds another chapter to a sublime run for the pair, who have lost just twice since winning their first HSBC BWF World Tour event at the Orleans Masters in March. They have since lifted the US and Taipei Open titles, making it four victories from six World Tour tournaments.