2025 All England Badminton Title Up for Grabs for Mixed Doubles Pairs
The 2025 All England title is set to be contested by any mixed doubles pair, with the tournament scheduled to take place from March 11 to 16 in Birmingham. National mixed doubles head coach Nova Widianto believes that with the absence of two former champions, Yuta Watanabe-Arisa Higashino from Japan and the Chinese pair of Zheng Si Wei-Huang Ya Qiong, any pair can win the title this time around.
Opportunity Knocks for New Pairs
Watanabe-Higashino announced their separation in August last year, while Si Wei-Ya Qiong hung up their rackets in November 2024 and January 2025, respectively. This presents an opportunity for new pairs to step up and claim the title.
Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei Must Keep Emotions in Check
However, Nova reminded the country’s number one mixed doubles pair, Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei, to control their emotions if they hope to advance to the final of the competition. "The All England is a big tournament, and they need to always keep their emotions in check. Don’t set expectations too high, otherwise, it will be difficult to control later," he said.
Lessons from Last Year’s Defeat
Nova also highlighted the importance of lessons learned from last year’s All England. "They have lost a lot in that (emotional) aspect before. The same case in last year’s All England. They were leading but lost in the end, and that should be a lesson for them," he said. Last year, the world number four pair were shown the exit in the second round by the Dutch pair of Robin Tabeling-Selena Piek, 21-17, 19-21, 16-21.
Conclusion
The 2025 All England badminton tournament promises to be an exciting event, with new pairs stepping up to challenge for the title. With the absence of two former champions, the competition is wide open, and any pair can win. For the country’s number one mixed doubles pair, Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei, it will be crucial to keep their emotions in check if they hope to advance to the final.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who are the top contenders for the 2025 All England title?
A: With the absence of two former champions, Yuta Watanabe-Arisa Higashino and Zheng Si Wei-Huang Ya Qiong, any pair can win the title this time around.
Q: What is the key to success for Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei?
A: Keeping emotions in check and not setting high expectations will be crucial for the country’s number one mixed doubles pair to advance to the final.
Q: What is the significance of last year’s All England experience for Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei?
A: It is a lesson learned for them, as they were leading but lost in the end, and that experience should help them in their future competitions.