Paris, France, October 25, 2026: Malaysia’s Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun captured the 2026 French Open men’s doubles title after coming from a game down to defeat compatriots Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin 13-21, 21-15, 21-7 in Sunday’s all-Malaysian final at Arena Grand Paris.
The victory completed a memorable week for Man and Tee at the BWF World Tour Super 750 tournament, where they overcame several strong international combinations before defeating the sixth-seeded Goh and Izzuddin in the championship match.
In the men’s singles final, France’s Christo Popov gave the home crowd another reason to celebrate, defeating Indonesia’s Moh. Zaki Ubaidillah 21-11, 14-21, 21-13 to claim the title.
Both championship matches went to three games, with the eventual winners recovering from setbacks to secure their respective titles.
Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun Come From Behind to Win French Open Title
Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun produced a strong recovery in the men’s doubles final after losing the opening game to fellow Malaysians Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin.
Goh and Izzuddin made the better start, taking the first game 21-13 to move within one game of the championship.
However, Man and Tee responded in the second game, winning 21-15 to level the contest and force a decider.
The deciding game proved much more one-sided.
Man and Tee established a commanding advantage and completed their comeback with a 21-7 victory, securing the French Open championship with an overall score of 13-21, 21-15, 21-7.
The result marked a successful conclusion to their campaign in Paris and denied Goh and Izzuddin the opportunity to add another major international title to their record.
For Malaysian badminton, the championship match was already a significant achievement before the first shuttle was struck, with both finalists representing Malaysia.
Sunday’s result confirmed Man and Tee as the French Open champions, while Goh and Izzuddin finished runners-up.
Watch Highlights: Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin vs. Man Wei Chong/Tee Kai Wun – 2026 French Open Final
Video source: KL Court Highlights
Man-Tee Complete Impressive French Open Campaign
Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun’s title-winning performance followed a series of important victories during the tournament.
In the second round, the Malaysians defeated Japan’s former world champions Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi 25-23, 21-14.
They then advanced from an all-Malaysian quarterfinal against Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik after their opponents retired with Man and Tee leading 5-0 in the opening game.
Saturday’s semifinals brought another challenge against Indonesia’s Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin.
Man and Tee secured a 21-16, 21-15 victory to reach the final, where they were joined by compatriots Goh and Izzuddin.
In Sunday’s championship match, they demonstrated their ability to recover after a difficult opening game, winning the next two games by increasingly comfortable margins.
The 21-7 deciding-game result was particularly decisive, giving Man and Tee a convincing finish to their French Open campaign.
Watch Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun’s Post-Match Interview
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Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Finish Runners-Up After Strong Tournament
Although Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin were unable to secure the championship, their French Open campaign included several notable results.
The Malaysian sixth seeds produced one of the tournament’s biggest men’s doubles victories in the quarterfinals when they defeated South Korea’s world No. 1 combination Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae 21-15, 21-18.
That victory also allowed Goh and Izzuddin to avenge their defeat to the Korean pair in the quarterfinals of the 2026 BWF World Championships.
They followed that result with a 22-20, 21-9 semifinal victory over Indonesia’s Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin.
The narrow opening game against the Indonesians was followed by a dominant second-game performance, sending Goh and Izzuddin into Sunday’s championship match.
In the final, they started strongly by winning the first game 21-13 against Man and Tee.
However, they were unable to maintain that advantage as their compatriots recovered to take the next two games.
Despite the defeat, their runner-up finish contributed to an encouraging French Open campaign for Malaysia, which secured both places in the men’s doubles final.
Christo Popov Wins French Open Men’s Singles Title on Home Soil
France’s Christo Popov completed a successful week in Paris by defeating Indonesia’s Moh. Zaki Ubaidillah 21-11, 14-21, 21-13 in the French Open men’s singles final.
The French third seed began confidently, winning the opening game 21-11.
However, Ubaidillah responded in the second game, taking it 21-14 to level the match and force a deciding game.
With the title at stake, Popov recovered his advantage in the third game, winning 21-13 to secure the championship in front of the home crowd.
The result completed an impressive tournament for Popov, who had defeated China’s Hu Zhe An 21-14, 21-10 in Saturday’s semifinals.
Earlier, he overcame Japan’s Kodai Naraoka 21-15, 21-16 in the quarterfinals.
Popov’s championship victory also ensured that France finished the tournament with a men’s singles title after having two players reach the semifinals.
His compatriot Alex Lanier, who had won the Denmark Open the previous weekend, was eliminated by Ubaidillah in Saturday’s other semifinal.
Watch Highlights: Moh. Zaki Ubaidillah vs. Christo Popov – 2026 French Open Final
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Moh. Zaki Ubaidillah Ends Impressive French Open Run as Runner-Up
Indonesia’s Moh. Zaki Ubaidillah fell one victory short of the French Open men’s singles championship, but his run to the final included several notable victories.
The Indonesian defeated France’s Denmark Open champion Alex Lanier 21-16, 16-21, 21-17 in Saturday’s semifinals.
That victory ended Lanier’s hopes of reaching consecutive BWF World Tour finals and gave Ubaidillah the opportunity to challenge another French player for the championship.
Ubaidillah had also defeated Chinese Taipei’s Chi Yu Jen 21-15, 21-13 in the quarterfinals.
His campaign in Paris included earlier victories over Japan’s Koki Watanabe and fellow Indonesian Jonatan Christie.
In Sunday’s final, Ubaidillah showed his resilience by recovering from a 21-11 opening-game defeat to win the second game 21-14.
However, Popov regained control in the decider and secured the title with a 21-13 victory.
Although Ubaidillah finished runners-up, his performance throughout the tournament represented an important achievement against established international opposition.
French Open 2026: Malaysia and France Celebrate Men’s Titles
The men’s doubles and men’s singles finals provided contrasting celebrations on the final day of the 2026 French Open.
Malaysia was guaranteed the men’s doubles championship before the final began, with Man Wei Chong/Tee Kai Wun and Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin both reaching the title match.
Man and Tee ultimately emerged as champions after recovering from an opening-game defeat.
France, meanwhile, celebrated a home men’s singles champion as Christo Popov defeated Indonesia’s Moh. Zaki Ubaidillah in three games.
Both finals demonstrated how quickly a match can change after the opening game, with Man and Tee recovering from a deficit and Popov responding after losing the second game.
For Malaysia, the men’s doubles championship added another positive result to a European tournament stretch that also saw Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan capture the Denmark Open women’s doubles title the previous weekend.
Complete Tournament Results
Men’s Doubles – Final
Man Wei Chong/Tee Kai Wun (Malaysia) defeated Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin (Malaysia), 13-21, 21-15, 21-7.
Men’s Singles – Final
Christo Popov (France) defeated Moh. Zaki Ubaidillah (Indonesia), 21-11, 14-21, 21-13.
