China Dominates Doubles! Wang Manyu and Kuai Man Capture Women’s Title with 14th Straight Win, Showcasing True Team Spirit

The women’s doubles final at the China Grand Slam ended in spectacular fashion as Wang Manyu and Kuai Man pulled off an incredible comeback to claim the championship title. After dropping the first game, the Chinese duo regrouped and powered through three straight sets to defeat Japan-Korea pair Hina Hayata and Zhu Qianxi 6-11, 11-8, 13-11, 12-10. With this victory, and an all-Chinese final in the men’s doubles event, Team China officially swept all three doubles titles of the tournament—an emphatic statement of dominance on home soil.

The match began with Wang and Kuai struggling to find their rhythm, trailing 1–9 in the opening game before losing it 6–11. In the second game, however, they found their momentum, coming back from 5–7 to take the set 11–8. The third game became the turning point as the Chinese pair fought their way back from 4–8 and 7–10 down, winning 13–11 in a stunning reversal. In the fourth game, the two sides remained neck and neck at 6–6 before Wang and Kuai pulled ahead 8–6. Although Hayata and Zhu leveled the score at 10–10, the Chinese duo held firm under pressure to seal the victory 12–10.

Both pairs played at an exceptional level. Despite being a newly formed team, Hayata and Zhu demonstrated strong coordination and tactical precision, showing that their place in the final was well-earned. Hayata’s command of the early rallies caused trouble for Wang and Kuai, but the Chinese pair showcased remarkable adaptability, adjusting their tempo and strategies to counter their opponents’ rhythm. While Kuai’s performance wasn’t at her peak, Wang’s steadiness and leadership became the foundation of their comeback. Even amid tense moments—such as a referee warning on Wang’s serve and flash photography distractions from the stands—the duo remained composed. Their determination in the second and third games was critical to turning the tide and keeping the championship within reach.

This victory marked Wang and Kuai’s 14th consecutive women’s doubles win, extending their unbeaten streak from the Singapore Grand Slam and Doha World Championships to now the China Grand Slam. It was also their second Grand Slam women’s doubles title together, further solidifying their status as one of the most formidable partnerships in the sport. After the match, a visibly emotional Kuai Man said, “Our opponents were very strong. Even though they’ve just started playing together, they made it to the final. I wasn’t in great form today and made a lot of mistakes, but Manyu kept encouraging me. In the fourth game, I finally relaxed and played more freely.” Wang Manyu echoed the sentiment, saying, “Even though we won, there are still many things we need to work on. Kuai’s condition wasn’t ideal today, but doubles is all about teamwork—winning together is what matters. In key moments, someone has to step up, and that’s what partners are for.”

From their resilience under pressure to their perfect chemistry on court, Wang Manyu and Kuai Man once again proved why they are the heart of China’s women’s doubles team. Their victory wasn’t just about technical excellence—it was a showcase of teamwork, composure, and the unbreakable spirit that defines champions.