Park Seul knew she had a tough day ahead at the YONEX Northern Marianas Open. With two finals on the agenda, she needed to be at her sharpest from the first point to the last. In the first match of the day, the Korean athlete took to the court with Lee Hyeong Woo in the…
First to step on court, last to leave — Japan’s Tori Aizawa had two opportunities to reach the final round of the YONEX Northern Marianas Open today. In the men’s doubles, Aizawa and his partner Daisuke Sano overcame a slow start against Korea’s Hyun/Lee to keep their title hopes alive, winning 13-21, 21-12, 21-14. Later…
The draws continue to narrow at the YONEX Northern Marianas Open, and with the field wide open, both seeded players and underdogs brought their best in a bid for coveted semifinal spots. In their first international outing as a duo in nearly a year, Tori Aizawa/Hina Osawa (JPN) toppled 2024 Olympic silver medalist Jeong Na…
The top seeds fell hard on day 3 at the YONEX Northern Marianas Open. Eight of the tournament’s highest-ranked players are out, and with the field narrowing, the titles are suddenly up for grabs. Three number-one seeds went down across three disciplines. In mixed doubles, Mohit Jaglan/Lakshita Jaglan (IND) never found their rhythm, folding to…
From the very first serve, day two of the YONEX Northern Marianas Open delivered the action. For some, today marked a milestone achievement. For others, the disappointment of falling just short was palpable. For Tian Qi Zhang and Audery Chang, today’s win was confirmation of the hard work they’ve been putting in. “We’re taking it…
The YONEX Northern Marianas Open kicked off today at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium, marking the first sports event held on Saipan since Super Typhoon Sinlaku tore through the island in April. And for a community still rebuilding, watching international shuttlers back on court felt like a milestone in itself. It wasn’t a typical opening…
Three months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku caused widespread damage across the Northern Mariana Islands, athletes from more than 20 countries will converge on Saipan as international badminton returns to the Pacific. The YONEX Northern Marianas Open and CROWNE PLAZA Saipan International represent not only a return of world-class competition, but a chance for Saipan to…
The final day of competition delivered a thrilling conclusion to the CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open, with athletes leaving everything on the court in pursuit of glory. From tactical masterclasses to emotional comebacks, each match highlighted the depth of talent and determination among the players. With Japan dominating the finals lineup and standout performances from…
In arguably the most exciting day of the tournament so far, semifinals day of the CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open 2025 had it all. From major upsets to long-lasting matches, there was not a dull moment in the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium today. With all but four matches going to three games, it took incredible…
Day three of the CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open 2025 delivered a mix of breakthrough performances, dramatic finishes, and homegrown triumphs. The atmosphere inside the venue was electric as players battled for spots in the quarterfinals, with several matches going down to the wire. From rising stars making their mark to seasoned contenders holding their…