Jakarta. Indonesian men’s doubles pair Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri claimed the 2025 China Open title on Sunday after defeating second-seeded Malaysians Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in straight sets.

Playing at the Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in Changzhou, Fajar and Fikri delivered a commanding performance, winning 21–15, 21–14 in just 35 minutes. The victory marked a significant achievement for the newly paired duo.

“This title is especially dedicated to Indonesian badminton legend Iie Sumirat from our hometown of Bandung, who sadly passed away this week,” said Fajar.

Iie Sumirat, a star of Indonesian badminton in the 1970s and later coach to Olympic gold medalist Taufik Hidayat, died on July 22 at the age of 74.

The 2025 China Open, a BWF Super 1000 tournament, saw host nation China dominate the other four finals -- men’s singles, women’s singles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles -- all of which featured all-Chinese matchups.

In the mixed doubles final, top seeds Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping overcame second seeds Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin 23–21, 21–17 in 47 minutes.

Women’s doubles top seeds Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning emerged victorious after a grueling 69-minute battle against Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian, winning 24–22, 17–21, 21–14.

In men’s singles, third seed Shi Yu Qi rallied from a set down to defeat compatriot Wang Zheng Xing 14–21, 21–14, 21–15 in 64 minutes.

Second seed Wang Zhi Yi secured the women’s singles crown, beating fellow Chinese and fourth seed Han Yue 21–8, 21–15 in just 39 minutes.