Top Badminton Doubles Partnerships to Watch for in 2025

Chen Qingchen & Jia Yifan (China): Dominant with exceptional coordination and consistent tournament wins, they remain a top force in women's doubles

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Kim So-yeong & Kong Hee-yong (South Korea): Known for their aggressive play and tactical brilliance, this duo continues to challenge the best on the global stage

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Apriyani Rahayu & Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti (Indonesia): Rising stars with impressive synergy, showing great potential to become future champions

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Nami Matsuyama & Chiharu Shida (Japan): With their quick reflexes and defensive prowess, this partnership has been steadily climbing the rankings

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Pearly Tan & Thinaah Muralitharan (Malaysia): This Malaysian pair has gained attention for their resilience and strong performances in major international tournaments

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