Summary
Zhao Yunlei (born 25 August 1986) is a mixed and women's doubles badminton player from China. She graduated with a BA from Huazhong University of Science and Technology. She is the first and only badminton player to have ever won two gold medals in the same Olympic edition, winning in both the mixed and women's doubles categories in 2012. Zhao joins the ranks with nine other players with two Olympic gold medals, the highest number of gold medals won by any badminton player. Through her performance at the 2014 and 2015 BWF World Championships, she became the first player to win two gold medals in two consecutive BWF World Championships.
| Zhao Yunlei 赵芸蕾 | |
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 Zhao Yunlei at the 2009 East Asian Games. | |
| Personal information | |
| Country | China |
| Born | 25 August 1986 Yichang, China[1] |
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)[2] |
| Weight | 61 kg (134 lb)[2] |
| Handedness | Right |
| Coach | Chen Qiqiu |
| Women's & mixed doubles | |
| Highest ranking | 1 (WD with Cheng Shu 5 November 2009) 1 (WD with Tian Qing 20 September 2012) 1 (XD with Zhang Nan 27 January 2011) |
Medal record | |
| BWF profile | |
| Zhao Yunlei | |||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 趙芸蕾 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 赵芸蕾 | ||||||
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As of the 2015 BWF World Championships, she has become the most successful player in the World Championship medal count, with a total of ten medals, overtaking Gao Ling, who has a total of nine. In addition, by winning the 2015 BWF World Championships mixed doubles title, she and partner Zhang Nan have won three World Championship mixed doubles titles, the first pairing ever to have done so. Zhao had won numerous prestigious titles both in the mixed and women's doubles including the Olympics, World Championships, Asian Games, Asian Championships, and All England Open Championships, as well as the World Mixed Team Championships (Sudirman Cup), World Women's Team Championships (Uber Cup), Asian Games Women's Team gold medal, and Asia Women's Team Championships.
She is regarded by many as one of the best female doubles players in the history of badminton alongside past greats, such as former teammate Gao Ling. Zhao has achieved massive overall success in both the mixed and women's doubles, having won a total of 63 individual career titles (38 in mixed, 25 in women's doubles). Among these 63 individual titles, 42 of them are Superseries titles (27 in mixed, 15 in women's doubles), making her the third most successful player in terms of overall Superseries achievements, and the most-successful female player in this regard as well. After the 2016 Olympics, Zhao retired from international badminton competition.
Career edit
Zhao played with Tian Qing in the women's doubles and with Zhang Nan in the mixed doubles. She first achieved the world number 1 in the BWF World ranking with partner Cheng Shu in November 2009. She then partnered with Zhang Nan in the mixed and occupied the world number 1 in January 2011. After separated with Cheng, Zhao competed in the women's doubles event with Tian Qing, and again topped the world ranking in September 2012.
2010 edit
Zhao and Zhang won the 2010 All England Open mixed doubles title, being the first players and pairing to have ever won the title through beginning at the qualifying stage. Zhao and Tian won the 2010 Asian Games gold medal after vanquishing compatriots Wang Xiaoli and Yu Yang 20–22, 21–15, and 21–12. Zhao also participated in China's women's team which gain a gold medal too.
2011 edit
In January, Zhao and Zhang won the World Superseries Finals (having held during January 2011) in Taipei. They defeating Sudket Prapakamol and Saralee Thungthongkam of Thailand 21–17, 21–12 in the final. Zhao also reached the final in the women's doubles with Cheng. Two weeks later, they triumphed at Seoul by winning the Korea Open. In the final, they conquered compatriots Tao Jiaming and Tian Qing. Zhao and Tian reached the women's doubles final as well. In August, at the 2011 BWF World Championships in London, Zhao and Zhang won the mixed doubles title, with this being Zhao's first ever overall World Championship gold medal and first ever mixed doubles World Championship gold medal. She also won a silver medal in the women's doubles with Tian as well. In October, Zhao and Zhang reached the Denmark Open mixed doubles semi-final but they lost to Denmark's Joachim Fischer Nielsen and Christinna Pedersen 12–21, 21–14, and 20–22. However, Zhao and Zhao managed to reverse this, by winning against Fischer Nielsen and Pedersen in the mixed doubles finals at both the Hong Kong and China Open's. In December, Zhao and Zhang won the World Superseries Finals, successfully defending the title first won in January of the 2011 year.
2012 edit
In July–August at the London Olympics, she won two gold medals in the mixed doubles with Zhang Nan and women's doubles with Tian Qing.
2013 edit
In August, at the 2013 BWF World Championships in Guangzhou, she won bronze in both the mixed doubles with Zhang and the women's doubles with Tian.
2014 edit
In August, at the 2014 BWF World Championships in Copenhagen, she won both the mixed doubles with Zhang and the women's doubles with Tian, with this being Zhao's first World Championship women's doubles gold medal. In September, Zhao and Zhang won the 2014 Asian Games mixed doubles title, avenging the loss from four years ago. In December, Zhao and Zhang won the Dubai World Superseries Finals. Zhao was also awarded as the 2014 BWF Female Player of the Year.
2015 edit
In August, at the 2015 BWF World Championships in Jakarta, she successfully defended her titles in both the mixed and women's doubles with partner Zhao and Tian respectively.
2016 edit
In April–May, Zhao and Zhang won the Asian Championships. In August, she and Zhang won a bronze medal in the mixed doubles at the 2016 Rio Olympics. This is her third Olympic medal in addition to the two golds won four years ago.
2018 edit
One and a half years after her retirement from the international tournaments, Zhao returning to the national team as an assistant coach.[3]
Personal life edit
Zhao was in a relationship with her mixed doubles partner, Zhang Nan. But just before the 2016 Summer Olympics, she announced that they had parted ways. In 2018, she married Hong Wei, another former national teammate and men's doubles shuttler.
Achievements edit
Olympic Games edit
Women's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Wembley Arena, London, Great Britain |  Tian Qing
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 Mizuki Fujii Reika Kakiiwa
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21–10, 25–23 |  Gold
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Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Wembley Arena, London, Great Britain | Zhang Nan
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Xu Chen Ma Jin
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21–11, 21–17 | Gold
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| 2016 | Riocentro - Pavilion 4, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Zhang Nan
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Xu Chen Ma Jin
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21–7, 21–11 |  Bronze
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BWF World Championships edit
Women's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, India | Cheng Shu
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Zhang Yawen Zhao Tingting
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21–17, 17–21, 16–21 |  Silver
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| 2010 | Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Paris, France | Cheng Shu
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Ma Jin Wang Xiaoli
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21–10, 10–21, 13–21 |  Bronze
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| 2011 | Wembley Arena, London, England | Tian Qing
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Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang
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20–22, 11–21 | Silver
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| 2013 | Tianhe Sports Center, Guangzhou, China | Tian Qing
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 Chang Ye-na Eom Hye-won
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16–21, 19–21 | Bronze
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| 2014 | Ballerup Super Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark | Tian Qing
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Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang
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21–19, 21–15 |  Gold
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| 2015 | Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia | Tian Qing
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 Christinna Pedersen Kamilla Rytter Juhl
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23–25, 21–8, 21–15 | Gold
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Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Wembley Arena, London, England | Zhang Nan
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 Chris Adcock  Imogen Bankier
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21–15, 21–7 | Gold
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| 2013 | Tianhe Sports Center, Guangzhou, China | Zhang Nan
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 Tontowi Ahmad Liliyana Natsir
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21–15, 18–21, 13–21 | Bronze
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| 2014 | Ballerup Super Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark | Zhang Nan
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Xu Chen Ma Jin
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21–12, 21–23, 21–13 | Gold
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| 2015 | Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia | Zhang Nan
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Liu Cheng Bao Yixin
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21–17, 21–11 | Gold
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Asian Games edit
Women's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Tianhe Gymnasium, Guangzhou, China | Tian Qing
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Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang
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20–22, 21–15, 21–12 | Gold
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| 2014 | Gyeyang Gymnasium, Incheon, South Korea | Tian Qing
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Nitya Krishinda Maheswari Greysia Polii
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17–21, 21–19, 17–21 | Bronze
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Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2010 | Tianhe Gymnasium, Guangzhou, China | Zhang Nan
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Shin Baek-cheol Lee Hyo-jung
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19–21, 14–21 | Silver
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| 2014 | Gyeyang Gymnasium, Incheon, South Korea | Zhang Nan
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Tontowi Ahmad Liliyana Natsir
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21–16, 21–14 | Gold
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Asian Championships edit
Women's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2007 | Bandaraya Stadium, Johor Bahru, Malaysia | Cheng Shu
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Yang Wei Zhao Tingting
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10–21, 11–21 | Silver
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| 2011 | Sichuan Gymnasium, Chengdu, China | Tian Qing
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Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang
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13–21, 10–21 | Silver
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| 2012 | Qingdao Sports Centre Conson Stadium, Qingdao, China | Tian Qing
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Bao Yixin Zhong Qianxin
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21–14, 21–15 | Gold
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Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Sichuan Gymnasium, Chengdu, China | Zhang Nan
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Xu Chen Ma Jin
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15–21, 21–15, 25–23 | Gold
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| 2012 | Qingdao Sports Centre Conson Stadium, Qingdao, China | Zhang Nan
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Xu Chen Ma Jin
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21–13, 21–12 | Gold
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| 2013 | Taipei Arena, Taipei, Chinese Taipei | Zhang Nan
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Ko Sung-hyun Kim Ha-na
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20–22, 17–21 | Silver
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| 2016 | Wuhan Sports Center Gymnasium, Wuhan, China | Zhang Nan
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Tontowi Ahmad Liliyana Natsir
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16–21, 21–9, 21–17 | Gold
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East Asian Games edit
Women's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Hong Kong | Cheng Shu
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 Zhang Dan Zhang Zhibo
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13–21, 10–21 | Bronze
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Asian Junior Championships edit
Girls' doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2004 | Hwacheon Indoor Stadium, Hwacheon, South Korea | Ding Jiao
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Feng Chen Pan Pan
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5–15, 15–8, 15–12 | Gold
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BWF Superseries (42 titles, 27 runner-ups) edit
The BWF Superseries, which was launched on 14 December 2006 and implemented in 2007,[4] is a series of elite badminton tournaments, sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). BWF Superseries levels are Superseries and Superseries Premier. A season of Superseries consists of twelve tournaments around the world that have been introduced since 2011.[5] Successful players are invited to the Superseries Finals, which are held at the end of each year.
Women's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Japan Open | Cheng Shu
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 Chin Eei Hui Wong Pei Tty
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21–19, 5–21, 21–18 |  Winner
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| 2008 | China Masters | Cheng Shu
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Zhang Dan Zhang Zhibo
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21–14, 21–11 | Winner
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| 2008 | Hong Kong Open | Cheng Shu
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Zhang Yawen Zhao Tingting
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14–21, 13–21 |  Runner-up
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| 2009 | All England Open | Cheng Shu
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Zhang Yawen Zhao Tingting
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13–21, 15–21 | Runner-up
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| 2009 | Indonesia Open | Cheng Shu
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Chin Eei Hui Wong Pei Tty
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16–21, 16–21 | Runner-up
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| 2009 | China Masters | Cheng Shu
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Du Jing Yu Yang
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15–21, 15–21 | Runner-up
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| 2009 | French Open | Cheng Shu
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Ma Jin Wang Xiaoli
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13–21, 8–21 | Runner-up
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| 2010 | Korea Open | Cheng Shu
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Mizuki Fujii Reika Kakiiwa
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21–16, 21–15 | Winner
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| 2010 | All England Open | Cheng Shu
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Du Jing Yu Yang
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22–20, 16–21, 13–21 | Runner-up
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| 2010 | Japan Open | Cheng Shu
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Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang
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17–21, 6–21 | Runner-up
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| 2010 | China Open | Cheng Shu
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Ma Jin Zhong Qianxin
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Walkover | Winner
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| 2010 | World Superseries Finals | Cheng Shu
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Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang
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7–21, 17–21 | Runner-up
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| 2011 | Malaysia Open | Tian Qing
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Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang
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21–12, 6–21, 21–17 | Winner
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| 2011 | Korea Open | Tian Qing
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Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang
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18–21, 21–19, 4–21 | Runner-up
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| 2011 | Singapore Open | Tian Qing
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Ha Jung-eun Kim Min-jung
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21–13, 21–16 | Winner
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| 2011 | Denmark Open | Tian Qing
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Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang
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20–22, 16–21 | Runner-up
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| 2011 | French Open | Tian Qing
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Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang
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24–26, 15–21 | Runner-up
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| 2011 | Hong Kong Open | Tian Qing
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Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang
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12–21, 2–14 retired | Runner-up
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| 2012 | Korea Open | Tian Qing
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Ha Jung-eun Kim Min-jung
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21–18, 21–13 | Winner
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| 2012 | All England Open | Tian Qing
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Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang
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21–17, 21–12 | Winner
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| 2012 | Indonesia Open | Tian Qing
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Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang
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21–17, 9–21, 16–21 | Runner-up
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| 2012 | Hong Kong Open | Tian Qing
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Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang
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22–20, 14–21, 21–17 | Winner
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| 2013 | All England Open | Cheng Shu
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Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang
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18–21, 10–21 | Runner-up
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| 2013 | Singapore Open | Tian Qing
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Misaki Matsutomo Ayaka Takahashi
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21–19, 21–16 | Winner
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| 2013 | French Open | Tian Qing
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Bao Yixin Tang Jinhua
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13–21, 17–21 | Runner-up
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| 2014 | Indonesia Open | Tian Qing
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Ma Jin Tang Yuanting
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Walkover | Winner
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| 2014 | Australian Open | Tian Qing
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Misaki Matsutomo Ayaka Takahashi
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21–15, 21–9 | Winner
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| 2014 | China Open | Tian Qing
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Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang
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16–21, 21–19, 20–22 | Runner-up
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| 2014 | Hong Kong Open | Tian Qing
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Misaki Matsutomo Ayaka Takahashi
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21–13, 21–13 | Winner
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| 2014 | Dubai World Superseries Finals | Tian Qing
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Misaki Matsutomo Ayaka Takahashi
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17–21, 14–21 | Runner-up
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| 2015 | Japan Open | Zhong Qianxin
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Christinna Pedersen Kamilla Rytter Juhl
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21–12, 21–16 | Winner
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| 2015 | Denmark Open | Tian Qing
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Jung Kyung-eun Shin Seung-chan
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Walkover | Runner-up
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| 2015 | Hong Kong Open | Tian Qing
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Tang Yuanting Yu Yang
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21–15, 21–12 | Winner
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Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | China Open | Xu Chen
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Lee Yong-dae Lee Hyo-jung
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16–21, 15–21 | Runner-up
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| 2010 | All England Open | Zhang Nan
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Nova Widianto Liliyana Natsir
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21–18, 23–25, 21–18 | Winner
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| 2010 | Japan Open | Zhang Nan
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Tao Jiaming Tian Qing
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21–19, 22–20 | Winner
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| 2010 | China Open | Zhang Nan
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Tao Jiaming Tian Qing
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18–21, 17–21 | Runner-up
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| 2010 | Hong Kong Open | Zhang Nan
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Joachim Fischer Nielsen Christinna Pedersen
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20–22, 21–14, 20–22 | Runner-up
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| 2010 | World Superseries Finals | Zhang Nan
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 Sudket Prapakamol Saralee Thungthongkam
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21–17, 21–12 | Winner
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| 2011 | Korea Open | Zhang Nan
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Tao Jiaming Tian Qing
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21–17, 13–21, 21–19 | Winner
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| 2011 | Indonesia Open | Zhang Nan
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Tontowi Ahmad Liliyana Natsir
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20–22, 21–14, 21–9 | Winner
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| 2011 | Hong Kong Open | Zhang Nan
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Joachim Fischer Nielsen Christinna Pedersen
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15–21, 21–17, 21–17 | Winner
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| 2011 | China Open | Zhang Nan
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Joachim Fischer Nielsen Christinna Pedersen
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21–11, 21–14 | Winner
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| 2011 | World Superseries Finals | Zhang Nan
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Xu Chen Ma Jin
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21–13, 21–15 | Winner
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| 2012 | Malaysia Open | Zhang Nan
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Xu Chen Ma Jin
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21–12, 21–9 | Winner
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| 2012 | Hong Kong Open | Zhang Nan
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Xu Chen Ma Jin
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21–17, 21–17 | Winner
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| 2012 | World Superseries Finals | Zhang Nan
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Joachim Fischer Nielsen Christinna Pedersen
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21–17, 12–21, 14–21 | Runner-up
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| 2013 | Korea Open | Zhang Nan
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Xu Chen Ma Jin
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13–21, 21–16, 21–13 | Winner
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| 2013 | All England Open | Zhang Nan
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Tontowi Ahmad Liliyana Natsir
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13–21, 17–21 | Runner-up
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| 2013 | Indonesia Open | Zhang Nan
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Joachim Fischer Nielsen Christinna Pedersen
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24–22, 20–22, 21–12 | Winner
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| 2013 | China Masters | Zhang Nan
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Yoo Yeon-seong Eom Hye-won
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21–18, 21–12 | Winner
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| 2013 | Japan Open | Zhang Nan
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Xu Chen Ma Jin
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Walkover | Winner
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| 2013 | Denmark Open | Zhang Nan
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Tontowi Ahmad Liliyana Natsir
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21–11, 22–20 | Winner
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| 2013 | French Open | Zhang Nan
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Xu Chen Ma Jin
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28–26, 21–18 | Winner
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| 2013 | World Superseries Finals | Zhang Nan
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Joachim Fischer Nielsen Christinna Pedersen
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21–12, 19–21, 10–21 | Runner-up
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| 2014 | Korea Open | Zhang Nan
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Xu Chen Ma Jin
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21–18, 21–18 | Winner
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| 2014 | All England Open | Zhang Nan
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Tontowi Ahmad Liliyana Natsir
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13–21, 17–21 | Runner-up
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| 2014 | Japan Open | Zhang Nan
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 Michael Fuchs Birgit Michels
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21–12, 21–16 | Winner
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| 2014 | China Open | Zhang Nan
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Yoo Yeon-seong Eom Hye-won
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23–25, 21–14, 21–18 | Winner
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| 2014 | Hong Kong Open | Zhang Nan
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Xu Chen Ma Jin
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21–14, 21–19 | Winner
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| 2014 | Dubai World Superseries Finals | Zhang Nan
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Liu Cheng Bao Yixin
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21–15, 21–12 | Winner
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| 2015 | All England Open | Zhang Nan
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Tontowi Ahmad Liliyana Natsir
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21–10, 21–10 | Winner
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| 2015 | Malaysia Open | Zhang Nan
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Xu Chen Ma Jin
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21–16, 21–14 | Winner
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| 2015 | Singapore Open | Zhang Nan
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Lu Kai Huang Yaqiong
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Walkover | Winner
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| 2015 | Indonesia Open | Zhang Nan
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Xu Chen Ma Jin
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17–21, 16–21 | Runner-up
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| 2015 | Japan Open | Zhang Nan
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Joachim Fischer Nielsen Christinna Pedersen
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21–17, 18–21, 21–23 | Runner-up
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| 2015 | Korea Open | Zhang Nan
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Tontowi Ahmad Liliyana Natsir
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21–16, 21–15 | Winner
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| 2015 | China Open | Zhang Nan
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Joachim Fischer Nielsen Christinna Pedersen
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21–19, 17–21, 21–19 | Winner
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| 2015 | Hong Kong Open | Zhang Nan
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Liu Cheng Bao Yixin
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21–17, 17–21, 21–17 | Winner
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- BWF Superseries Finals tournament
- BWF Superseries Premier tournament
- BWF Superseries tournament
BWF Grand Prix (7 titles, 2 runner-ups) edit
The BWF Grand Prix had two levels, the BWF Grand Prix and Grand Prix Gold. It was a series of badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) which was held from 2007 to 2017.
Women's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Macau Open | Cheng Shu
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Ma Jin Wang Xiaoli
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21–15, 21–18 | Winner
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| 2009 | German Open | Cheng Shu
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Pan Pan Tian Qing
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18–21, 21–13, 21–16 | Winner
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| 2010 | German Open | Cheng Shu
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Ma Jin Wang Xiaoli
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22–24, 15–21 | Runner-up
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| 2011 | Thailand Open | Tian Qing
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Bao Yixin Cheng Shu
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21–7, 21–8 | Winner
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| 2016 | Thailand Masters | Tian Qing
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Tang Yuanting Yu Yang
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11–21, 21–12, 23–21 | Winner
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Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Macau Open | Xu Chen
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 Yohan Hadikusumo Wiratama Chau Hoi Wah
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21–15, 21–16 | Winner
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| 2009 | German Open | Xu Chen
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Zheng Bo Ma Jin
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21–18, 23–21 | Winner
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| 2009 | Malaysia Grand Prix Gold | Xu Chen
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Zheng Bo Ma Jin
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5–5 retired | Runner-up
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| 2010 | Bitburger Open | Zhang Nan
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Michael Fuchs Birgit Overzier
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22–20, 21–9 | Winner
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- BWF Grand Prix Gold tournament
- BWF Grand Prix tournament
BWF International Challenge/Series (1 title) edit
Women's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Austrian International | Cheng Shu
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Pan Pan Tian Qing
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21–18, 21–13 | Winner
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- BWF International Challenge tournament
- BWF International Series tournament
Awards and nominations edit
| Award | Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton World Federation | 2022 | Badminton Hall of Fame | Placed |
References edit
- ^ "Zhao Yunlei won 2 Olympic Gold Medals in London". en.hubei.gov.cn. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- ^ a b Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Zhao Yunlei". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17.
- ^ Jong (1 February 2018). "Zhao Yunlei to return…as coach". sportscn.com. Archived from the original on 1 February 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2021 – via Badzine.net.
- ^ "BWF Launches Super Series". Badminton Australia. 15 December 2006. Archived from the original on 6 October 2007.
- ^ "Yonex All England Elevated To BWF Premier Super Series Event". www.ibadmintonstore.com. Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
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