Birmingham, England – Reigning world champion Akane Yamaguchi won the women’s singles crown Sunday at the All England Open Badminton Championships, as Japanese players claimed three titles at one of the sport’s most prestigious tournaments.
Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida took the women’s doubles, while Olympic bronze medalists Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino topped the mixed doubles on the final day of competition at Utilita Arena Birmingham.
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