The second day of the YONEX Bendigo International 2025 saw players settle into rhythm, with standout performances across singles and doubles disciplines. As the draw narrows, the intensity on court is rising, but so is the sense of focus and finesse from those determined to go deep in the tournament.
From commanding wins to edge-of-your-seat finishes, the day offered a little bit of everything.
Lau Leads with Authority
New Zealand’s Edward Lau looked sharp and composed in his men’s singles match against Malaysia’s Kong Teck Joon. Lau controlled the tempo from the outset, using his court coverage and precision to keep Kong on the defensive. He closed out the match in straight games:
Final score: 21–14, 21–11.
Top Seed Floats Through
India’s Tasnim Mir, the top seed in women’s singles, showed why she’s one to watch. Her match against Chen Han (TPE) was steady and assured, with Mir maintaining control in both games to secure her spot in the next round.
Final score: 21–15, 21–16.
Trans-Tasman Duo Cruises in Doubles
In men’s doubles, the pairing of Rio Agustino (AUS) and Jonathan Curtin (NZL) looked confident and cohesive as they booked their place in the round of 16. Their match against Vincent Lawrencio (AUS) and Lee Rui Huan (Portugal) was one-sided, with Agustino and Curtin dominating from start to finish.
Final score: 21–11, 21–8.
Women’s Doubles Delivers Drama
The most gripping match of the day came in women’s doubles, where Smrithi Adepu and Hanna Zhang (AUS) faced off against New Zealand’s Camellia Zhou and Jenny Zhu. After dropping the first game, the Australians fought back in a tense second set that saw both sides push past the 21-point mark. Adepu and Zhang held their nerve to take the second game 29–27, then carried that momentum into the third.
Final score: 10–21, 29–27, 21–15.
