The M+Q is out for the ROKETTO Sydney International. The tournament, set to run 14–18 October at Roketto Badminton in Lidcombe, Australia, is now in its 12th edition. Bringing together players from 17 countries, here’s who to watch.
Men’s Singles
Last year’s runner-up, Liao Jhuo-Fu (TPE), returns looking to go one better after a final loss to Wang Yu-Kai (who is not entered this year).
The player to beat is world number 37 Wang Po-Wei (TPE), who enters as the highest-ranked man in the draw and arrives in clear form after winning the POLYTRON Pontianak Indonesia Masters 2026. He’ll be a familiar danger to compatriot Ting Yen-Chen, who pushed him to the brink in last year’s North Harbour International final, falling 22-20, 18-21, 19-21.
India’s Ginpaul Sonna, fresh off victory at the Philippine International Challenge 2026 in July/August, adds another contender to the mix, as does Chiang Tzu Chieh, who enjoyed a standout debut senior season in 2025— reaching the final of two Grade 3 events and taking the title at the FZ FORZA Norwegian International.
The host region’s hopes rest with Edward Lau, Ephraim Stephen Sam, Karono Karono and Shrey Dhand, the leading Oceania men in the field.
Men’s Doubles
Chinese Taipei’s Huang Tsung-I/Lin Ting-Yu head into Sydney as the one’s to beat. The pair completed the title run at the CIPUTRA HANOI – YONEX SUNRISE Vietnam International Challenge 2026, sealed with a nerve-shredding 26-24, 17-21, 21-18 final win, a scoreline that says plenty about their composure under pressure.
There’s a new-look storyline in the Oceania Men’s Doubles picture too. Rizky Hidayat, one half of the reigning Oceania champion pairing, arrives with a new partner in Pramudya Kusumawardana, who won two Grade 3 titles last year alongside Australia’s Jack Yu and previously claimed men’s doubles gold for Indonesia at both the Badminton Asia Championships and the SEA Games. Meanwhile Jack Yu, the other half of that Oceania-winning combination, will also compete, teaming up with fellow Australian Michael Owen.
Also worth watching: Australia’s Phillip Halim/Landon Kurniawan and Chauncey Yu/Jordan Wang, alongside New Zealand pairs Raphael Deloy/Dylan Soedjasa and Daniel McMillan/Jonathan Curtin.
Women’s Singles
World number 43 Tung Ciou-Tong (TPE) headlines the women’s singles field. Both finalists from last year—champion Chen Su Yu (TPE) and runner-up Niina Masuta (JPN)—are back to defend their placings.
Keep an eye on Chinese Taipei’s Liao Jui-Chi. Still a junior, she’s already made waves on the Grade 3 circuit this year, winning gold at the YONEX Bonn International and reaching the final at both the SBH Singapore International Series and the I FEEL SLOVENIA LI-NING Open.
2025 World Championships competitor Berice Teoh (AUS) rounds out the notable entries, joined by fellow Oceania players Jenny Zhu (NZL) and Rui Gao (AUS).
Women’s Doubles
Australia’s Gronya Somerville and Canada’s Josephine Wu—a relatively new pairing—will contest the women’s doubles title. The duo already have a win under their belt this year, taking gold at the CIPUTRA HANOI – YONEX SUNRISE Vietnam International Challenge 2026. Between them they hold 22 Continental titles and two Olympic appearances, making them the pair to beat in Sydney.
Much of the field arrives fresh off the YONEX Bendigo International the week prior. Among the storylines to follow: Australia’s Angela Yu and New Zealand’s Camellia Zhou, who join forces in Australia after years as Oceania Championships rivals.
Mixed Doubles
Siblings Jack and Angela Yu lead a 20-strong Oceania contingent in the mixed doubles main draw. Alongside them, Andika Ramadiansyah/Nozomi Shimizu—multiple-time semifinalists and finalists in Grade 3 tournaments—will be chasing a maiden title together.
Michael Owen and Gronya Somerville (AUS) will also line up in mixed doubles, doubling back after their respective doubles commitments elsewhere in the draw.
