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Founded1936; 89 years ago (1936)
Editions74 (2025)
LocationOdense (2025)
Denmark
VenueArena Fyn (2025)
Prize moneyUSD$950,000 (2025)
Men's
Draw32S / 32D
Current championsJonatan Christie (singles)
Takuro Hoki
Yugo Kobayashi (doubles)
Most singles titles8
Morten Frost
Most doubles titles4
Ng Boon Bee
Li Yongbo
Tian Bingyi
Jon Holst-Christensen
Lars Paaske
Women's
Draw32S / 32D
Current championsAn Se-young (singles)
Baek Ha-na
Lee So-hee (doubles)
Most singles titles8
Tonny Olsen
Most doubles titles5
Tonny Ahm
Kirsten Thorndahl
Mixed doubles
Draw32
Current championsFeng Yanzhe
Huang Dongping
Most titles (male)5
Thomas Lund
Most titles (female)5
Nora Perry
Super 750
Last completed
2025 Denmark Open

The Denmark Open, or formerly known as Danish Open, is an annual badminton tournament held in Denmark and organized by Badminton Denmark. It was part of the BWF Super Series from 2011 to 2017. BWF categorised it as one of the five BWF World Tour Super 750 events per the BWF events structure since 2018.[1]

History

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The tournament started in 1936 and it is now the world's second oldest badminton tournament. It was interrupted by World War II and was on hiatus from 1956 through 1964. It seeks to draw the top players from around the World. The tournament is usually played in late October each year.

Locations

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Eleven locations have been chosen to host the tournament. The 2007 and 2008 tournaments were held in Arena Fyn in Odense.[2] Since 2008, the tournaments have been held in Odense.[3]

Past winners

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Year Men's singles Women's singles Men's doubles Women's doubles Mixed doubles
1936 Denmark Poul Nielsen Denmark Ruth Frederiksen Denmark Aksel Hansen
Denmark Svenn Strømann
Denmark Tonny Olsen
Denmark Bodil Riise
Denmark Poul Nielsen
Denmark Ruth Frederiksen
1937 England Maurice Field Denmark Tonny Olsen Republic of Ireland Thomas Boyle
England K. Woods
Denmark Ruth Dalsgaard
England Dorothy Graham
Republic of Ireland Thomas Boyle
Republic of Ireland Olive Wilson
1938 Malaysia Ong Hock Sim England Daphne Young Denmark Carl Frøhlke
Denmark Tage Madsen
Denmark Tonny Olsen
Denmark Bodil Riise
Malaysia Ong Hock Sim
England Mavis Green
1939 Denmark Tage Madsen Denmark Tonny Olsen England Ralph Nichols
England Raymond M. White
England Queenie Allen
Denmark Ruth Dalsgaard
England Ralph Nichols
England Bessie Staples
1940–
1945
Not held
1946 Sweden Conny Jepsen Denmark Tonny Olsen Denmark Preben Dabelsteen
Denmark Jørn Skaarup
Denmark Tonny Ahm
Denmark Kirsten Thorndahl
Denmark Tage Madsen
Denmark Kirsten Thorndahl
1947 Denmark Poul Holm Denmark Aase Schiøtt Jacobsen
Denmark Marie Ussing
1948 Denmark Jørn Skaarup Denmark Børge Frederiksen
Denmark Tage Madsen
Denmark Tonny Ahm
Denmark Kirsten Thorndahl
1949 United States David G. Freeman Malaysia Ooi Teik Hock
Malaysia Teoh Seng Khoon
Denmark Chan Kok Leong
Denmark Tonny Ahm
1950 Sweden Nils Jonson Denmark Arve Lossmann
Denmark John Nygaard
Denmark Børge Frederiksen
Denmark Tonny Ahm
1951 Singapore Wong Peng Soon Singapore Ong Poh Lim
Singapore Ismail Marjan
Denmark Arve Lossmann
Denmark Kirsten Thorndahl
1952 Denmark Jørn Skaarup Denmark Aase Schiøtt Jacobsen Denmark John Nygaard
Denmark Ib Olesen
Malaysia David Choong
Denmark Tonny Ahm
1953 Malaysia Eddie Choong Malaysia David Choong
Malaysia Eddie Choong
England Iris Cooley
England June White
Malaysia Eddie Choong
Denmark Agnete Friis
1954 Not held
1955 Denmark Finn Kobberø Denmark Aase Schiøtt Jacobsen Denmark Jorgen Hammergaard Hansen
Denmark Finn Kobberø
Denmark Anni Jørgensen
Denmark Kirsten Thorndahl
Denmark Jørn Skaarup
Denmark Anni Jørgensen
1956–
1965
Not held
1966 Denmark Svend Pri Denmark Lizbeth von Barnekow Malaysia Ng Boon Bee
Malaysia Tan Yee Khan
Denmark Karin Jørgensen
Denmark Ulla Strand
Denmark Finn Kobberø
Denmark Ulla Strand
1967 Malaysia Tan Aik Huang Japan Noriko Takagi Japan Noriko Takagi
Japan Hiroe Amano
Denmark Svend Pri
Denmark Ulla Strand
1968 Sweden Eva Twedberg Japan Ippei Kojima
Japan Kazumasa Nichino
Denmark Per Walsøe
Denmark Pernille Mølgaard
1969 Denmark Svend Pri Japan Hiroe Yuki Japan Ippei Kojima
Denmark Bjørn Andersen
Japan Noriko Takagi
Japan Hiroe Yuki
Denmark Henning Borch
Denmark Imre Rietveld Nielsen
1970 Japan Ippei Kojima Sweden Eva Twedberg Denmark Henning Borch
Denmark Erland Kops
Japan Etsuko Takenaka
Japan Machiko Aizawa
Denmark Klaus Kaagaard
Denmark Ulla Strand
1971 Indonesia Rudy Hartono Japan Noriko Takagi Malaysia Ng Boon Bee
Malaysia Punch Gunalan
Japan Noriko Takagi
Japan Hiroe Yuki
Denmark Svend Pri
Denmark Ulla Strand
1972 Denmark Svend Pri Sweden Eva Twedberg Japan Noriko Nakayama
Japan Hiroe Yuki
West Germany Wolfgang Bochow
West Germany Marieluise Wackerow
1973 Indonesia Rudy Hartono Japan Hiroe Yuki Indonesia Tjun Tjun
Indonesia Johan Wahjudi
Netherlands Joke van Beusekom
Netherlands Marjan Luesken
Denmark Elo Hansen
Denmark Ulla Strand
1974 Denmark Svend Pri Japan Machiko Aizawa
Japan Etsuko Takenaka
1975 Indonesia Rudy Hartono Denmark Lene Køppen Indonesia Imelda Wiguna
Indonesia Theresia Widiastuti
Indonesia Tjun Tjun
Indonesia Regina Masli
1976 Denmark Svend Pri England David Eddy
England Eddy Sutton
Netherlands Joke van Beusekom
Netherlands Marjan Luesken
Denmark Steen Skovgaard
Denmark Lene Køppen
1977 Denmark Flemming Delfs Japan Hiroe Yuki Sweden Bengt Fröman
Sweden Thomas Kihlström
England Barbara Giles
England Jane Webster
1978 Indonesia Liem Swie King Denmark Lene Køppen Denmark Steen Skovgaard
Denmark Flemming Delfs
Indonesia Verawaty Wiharjo
Indonesia Imelda Wigoeno
1979 Denmark Flemming Delfs Japan Masao Tsuchida
Japan Yoshitaka Iino
Japan Mikiko Takada
Japan Atsuko Tokuda
England Ray Stevens
England Nora Perry
1980 India Prakash Padukone Indonesia Ivanna Lie Denmark Steen Skovgaard
Denmark Flemming Delfs
England Gillian Gilks
England Nora Perry
England Mike Tredgett
England Nora Perry
1981 Denmark Morten Frost Denmark Lene Køppen Indonesia Ade Chandra
Indonesia Christian Hadinata
England Nora Perry
England Jane Webster
1982 China Wu Jianqui South Korea Park Joo-bong
South Korea Lee Eun-ku
China Lin Ying
China Wu Dixi
Sweden Thomas Kihlström
England Nora Perry
1983 China Qian Ping Sweden Thomas Kihlström
Sweden Stefan Karlsson
England Nora Perry
England Jane Webster
1984 Denmark Kirsten Larsen South Korea Park Joo-bong
South Korea Kim Moon-soo
South Korea Kim Yun-ja
South Korea Yoo Sang-hee
England Martin Dew
England Gillian Gilks
1985 (I) China Zheng Yuli China Li Yongbo
China Tian Bingyi
England Dipak Tailor
England Nora Perry
1985 (II) South Korea Kim Yun-ja Denmark Steen Fladberg
Denmark Jesper Helledie
England Nigel Tier
England Gillian Gowers
1986 China Zheng Yuli China Li Yongbo
China Tian Bingyi
England Gillian Clark
England Gillian Gowers
England Martin Dew
England Gillian Gilks
1987 Denmark Torben Carlsen South Korea Lee Young-suk Malaysia Razif Sidek
Malaysia Jalani Sidek
Japan Atsuko Tokuda
Japan Yoshiko Tago
Denmark Mark Christiansen
Sweden Maria Bengtsson
1988 Denmark Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen China Li Lingwei China Li Yongbo
China Tian Bingyi
China Lin Ying
China Guan Weizhen
Denmark Jesper Knudsen
Denmark Nettie Nielsen
1989 Denmark Morten Frost China Tang Jiuhong
1990 Denmark Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen Denmark Lotte Olsen
Denmark Dorte Kjær
Denmark Thomas Lund
Denmark Pernille Dupont
1991 Indonesia Hermawan Susanto Indonesia Susi Susanti China Zheng Yumin
China Huang Zhanzhong
Denmark Nettie Nielsen
England Gillian Gowers
1992 England Darren Hall Denmark Thomas Lund
Denmark Jon Holst-Christensen
Sweden Lim Xiaoqing
Sweden Christine Magnusson
1993 Denmark Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen China Ye Zhaoying Denmark Lisbeth Stuer-Lauridsen
Denmark Lotte Olsen
Denmark Thomas Lund
Sweden Catrine Bengtsson
1994 Denmark Camilla Martin Indonesia Denny Kantono
Indonesia Antonius Budi Ariantho
Sweden Lim Xiaoqing
Sweden Christine Magnusson
Denmark Thomas Lund
Denmark Marlene Thomsen
1995 Sweden Lim Xiaoqing Denmark Thomas Lund
Denmark Jon Holst-Christensen
Denmark Lisbeth Stuer-Lauridsen
Denmark Marlene Thomsen
China Chen Xingdong
China Peng Xingyong
1996 Denmark Thomas Stuer-Lauridsen China Gong Zhichao Denmark Thomas Stavngaard
Denmark Jim Laugesen
Denmark Rikke Olsen
Denmark Helene Kirkegaard
Denmark Michael Søgaard
Denmark Rikke Olsen
1997 China Dong Jiong Denmark Camilla Martin Denmark Jon Holst-Christensen
Denmark Michael Søgaard
Denmark Ann Jørgensen
Denmark Majken Vange
Denmark Jens Eriksen
Denmark Marlene Thomsen
1998 Denmark Peter Gade Indonesia Ricky Subagja
Indonesia Rexy Mainaky
China Qin Yiyuan
China Tang Hetian
Denmark Jon Holst-Christensen
Denmark Ann Jørgensen
1999 Denmark Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen Denmark Martin Lundgaard Hansen
Denmark Lars Paaske
China Gao Ling
China Qin Yiyuan
China Liu Yong
China Ge Fei
2000 Denmark Peter Gade China Zhou Mi Indonesia Eng Hian
Indonesia Flandy Limpele
China Chen Lin
China Jiang Xuelian
Denmark Michael Søgaard
Denmark Rikke Olsen
2001 China Bao Chunlai Denmark Camilla Martin Denmark Martin Lundgaard Hansen
Denmark Lars Paaske
Denmark Helene Kirkegaard
Denmark Rikke Olsen
Indonesia Tri Kusharjanto
Indonesia Emma Ermawati
2002 China Chen Hong South Korea Ha Tae-kwon
South Korea Kim Dong-moon
China Wei Yili
China Zhao Tingting
South Korea Kim Dong-moon
South Korea Hwang Yu-mi
2003 China Lin Dan China Gong Ruina China Yang Wei
China Zhang Jiewen
South Korea Kim Dong-moon
South Korea Ra Kyung-min
2004 China Xie Xingfang Denmark Lars Paaske
Denmark Jonas Rasmussen
China Wei Yili
China Zhao Tingting
China Chen Qiqiu
China Zhao Tingting
2005 Malaysia Lee Chong Wei France Pi Hongyan Malaysia Chan Chong Ming
Malaysia Koo Kien Keat
Japan Kumiko Ogura
Japan Reiko Shiota
Denmark Thomas Laybourn
Denmark Kamilla Rytter Juhl
2006 China Chen Hong China Jiang Yanjiao Denmark Lars Paaske
Denmark Jonas Rasmussen
Poland Kamila Augustyn
Poland Nadieżda Kostiuczyk
England Anthony Clark
England Donna Kellogg
2007 China Lin Dan China Lu Lan Malaysia Koo Kien Keat
Malaysia Tan Boon Heong
China Yang Wei
China Zhang Jiewen
China He Hanbin
China Yu Yang
2008 Denmark Peter Gade China Wang Lin Indonesia Markis Kido
Indonesia Hendra Setiawan
Malaysia Wong Pei Tty
Malaysia Chin Eei Hui
Denmark Joachim Fischer Nielsen
Denmark Christinna Pedersen
2009 Indonesia Simon Santoso Denmark Tine Rasmussen Malaysia Koo Kien Keat
Malaysia Tan Boon Heong
China Pan Pan
China Zhang Yawen
2010 Denmark Jan Ø. Jørgensen China Wang Yihan Denmark Mathias Boe
Denmark Carsten Mogensen
Japan Miyuki Maeda
Japan Satoko Suetsuna
Denmark Thomas Laybourn
Denmark Kamilla Rytter Juhl
2011 China Chen Long China Wang Xin South Korea Jung Jae-sung
South Korea Lee Yong-dae
China Wang Xiaoli
China Yu Yang
Denmark Joachim Fischer Nielsen
Denmark Christinna Pedersen
2012 Malaysia Lee Chong Wei India Saina Nehwal South Korea Shin Baek-cheol
South Korea Yoo Yeon-seong
China Ma Jin
China Tang Jinhua
China Xu Chen
China Ma Jin
2013 China Chen Long China Wang Yihan South Korea Lee Yong-dae
South Korea Yoo Yeon-seong
China Bao Yixin
China Tang Jinhua
China Zhang Nan
China Zhao Yunlei
2014 China Li Xuerui China Fu Haifeng
China Zhang Nan
China Wang Xiaoli
China Yu Yang
China Xu Chen
China Ma Jin
2015 South Korea Lee Yong-dae
South Korea Yoo Yeon-seong
South Korea Jung Kyung-eun
South Korea Shin Seung-chan
South Korea Ko Sung-hyun
South Korea Kim Ha-na
2016[4] Thailand Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk Japan Akane Yamaguchi Malaysia Goh V Shem
Malaysia Tan Wee Kiong
Japan Misaki Matsutomo
Japan Ayaka Takahashi
Denmark Joachim Fischer Nielsen
Denmark Christinna Pedersen
2017 India Srikanth Kidambi Thailand Ratchanok Intanon China Liu Cheng
China Zhang Nan
South Korea Lee So-hee
South Korea Shin Seung-chan
Hong Kong Tang Chun Man
Hong Kong Tse Ying Suet
2018 Japan Kento Momota Chinese Taipei Tai Tzu-ying Indonesia Marcus Fernaldi Gideon
Indonesia Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo
Japan Yuki Fukushima
Japan Sayaka Hirota
China Zheng Siwei
China Huang Yaqiong
2019 South Korea Baek Ha-na
South Korea Jung Kyung-eun
Indonesia Praveen Jordan
Indonesia Melati Daeva Oktavianti
2020 Denmark Anders Antonsen Japan Nozomi Okuhara England Marcus Ellis
England Chris Langridge
Japan Yuki Fukushima
Japan Sayaka Hirota
Germany Mark Lamsfuß
Germany Isabel Herttrich
2021 Denmark Viktor Axelsen Japan Akane Yamaguchi Japan Takuro Hoki
Japan Yugo Kobayashi
China Huang Dongping
China Zheng Yu
Japan Yuta Watanabe
Japan Arisa Higashino
2022 China Shi Yuqi China He Bingjiao Indonesia Fajar Alfian
Indonesia Muhammad Rian Ardianto
China Chen Qingchen
China Jia Yifan
China Zheng Siwei
China Huang Yaqiong
2023 China Weng Hongyang China Chen Yufei Malaysia Aaron Chia
Malaysia Soh Wooi Yik
China Feng Yanzhe
China Huang Dongping
2024 Denmark Anders Antonsen China Wang Zhiyi China Liang Weikeng
China Wang Chang
Japan Rin Iwanaga
Japan Kie Nakanishi
2025 Indonesia Jonatan Christie South Korea An Se-young Japan Takuro Hoki
Japan Yugo Kobayashi
South Korea Baek Ha-na
South Korea Lee So-hee

Performances by nation

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As of 2025 edition
Pos. Nation MS WS MD WD XD Total
1  Denmark 36 26 21.5 18.5 37 139
2  China 13 23 9 18 12 75
3  Japan 3 9 4.5 15 1 32.5
4  England 2 1 4 7.5 11.5 26
 Indonesia 7 3 11 2 3 26
6  South Korea 3 8 7 3 21
7  Malaysia 6 12 1 1.5 20.5
8  Sweden 2 4 2 2 2 12
9  India 2 1 3
 Singapore 1 2 3
11  Chinese Taipei 2 2
 Germany 2 2
 Netherlands 2 2
 Thailand 1 1 2
15  France 1 1
 Hong Kong 1 1
 Poland 1 1
 United States 1 1
Total 74 74 74 74 74 370

Multiple winners

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References

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from Grokipedia
The Denmark Open is an annual badminton tournament held in Odense, Denmark, recognized as one of the oldest international badminton competitions in the world, having been established in 1936 as the International Championships of Denmark. Organized by Badminton Denmark, the event features elite players competing in five categories—men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles, and —and has been a key fixture on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour since 2018, classified as a Super 750 tournament with a total prize fund of USD 950,000. Originally hosted in , the tournament was interrupted by from 1940 to 1945 and again paused from 1956 to 1964 due to organizational challenges, before resuming and gaining prominence as a showcase for global talent. In recent years, it has been sponsored by Victor and held at the Arena, drawing large crowds for its high-stakes matches and featuring historic achievements, such as South Korea's winning the women's singles title and becoming the first singles player to win all Super 750 tournaments in her career. The Denmark Open continues to embody Denmark's deep heritage, which dates back to the sport's introduction in the country in 1925, fostering international rivalries and crowning champions like Indonesia's , who defeated China's Shi Yu Qi in the 2025 men's singles final.

Overview

Tournament Profile

The Denmark Open, founded in 1936 as the International Championships of Denmark, holds the distinction of being the second-oldest international tournament after the . Organized by Badminton Denmark, it has become a cornerstone of the sport, attracting top global talent and showcasing high-level competition across multiple disciplines. Since 2018, the tournament has been categorized by the (BWF) as a Super 750 event within the , one of the highest tiers in professional . Winners in singles earn 11,000 ranking points, contributing significantly to players' world standings and qualification for major events like the Olympics. By 2025, the event had reached its 74th edition, reflecting its enduring legacy despite historical interruptions. The 2025 Denmark Open, sponsored by Victor, featured a total prize pool of USD 950,000, with USD 66,500 awarded to each singles champion, underscoring its status as a premier economic incentive in the sport. Held annually in , the six-day format allows for intensive main draw play, typically spanning from the first round through to finals.

Categories and Format

The Denmark Open features five main categories: men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles, and . The follows a single-elimination format across all categories, with matches consisting of the best of three games, each played to 21 points and requiring a two-point margin to win (or up to 30 points if tied at 29-29). The main draw comprises 32 players for singles and 32 pairs for doubles. Qualification is determined by the BWF World Rankings, with the top-ranked players receiving direct entry into the main draw as (up to eight per category), while additional spots are filled as alternates from the ranking list. The host nation, , benefits from up to two per category, typically awarded to the highest-ranked eligible Danish players or pairs to provide . Seeding within the draw is based strictly on rankings to prevent early matchups between top competitors.

History

Early Years and Interruptions

The Denmark Open badminton was established in 1936 as the "International Championships of Denmark," held in and organized by the Badminton Association of Denmark (BAD). Inspired by similar European competitions, the inaugural event emphasized participation from European players and featured five categories: men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles, and . In the first edition, Danish players dominated completely, securing victories in all categories, with winning the men's singles. From 1937 to 1939, the tournament continued annually, solidifying its status as a key European badminton event with four editions in total during the pre-World War II period. Early dominance was shared primarily between Danish and English players, exemplified by Maurice Field's men's singles triumph for England in 1937 and Tage Madsen's win for Denmark in 1939, though Malaysian player Ong Hock Sim claimed the 1938 men's singles title. These years saw growing international interest, but the focus remained largely on European competitors. The tournament faced a complete interruption from 1940 to 1945 due to , as wartime restrictions, including hall requisitions by occupying forces, blackouts, and heating prohibitions in , made hosting impossible. It resumed in 1946, but post-war editions suffered from limited foreign participation, as many nations recovered from the conflict's devastation; Conny Jepsen of won the men's singles that year. In the late and early , the event occurred more regularly, with annual tournaments from 1946 to 1953 and in 1955, featuring strong Danish performances such as Jørn Skaarup's men's singles wins in 1948 and 1952. However, organizational challenges led to sporadic events in the , including a gap in 1954, followed by a significant hiatus from 1956 to 1965, during which no editions were held.

Post-War Growth

Following the end of , the Denmark Open tournament resumed in 1946 after a hiatus caused by the conflict, though initial foreign participation remained limited as many countries focused on recovery efforts. The event was held annually from 1946 to 1953 and in 1955, establishing a somewhat steady rhythm with primarily European competitors dominating the singles and doubles categories, reflecting the sport's strong regional base in , before a gap in 1954 and another interruption from 1956 to 1965. Upon resumption in 1966, the Denmark Open saw a notable influx of international entries, particularly from , aligning with badminton's expanding reach beyond . This period marked the introduction of stronger Asian competitors, building on earlier milestones such as Malaysian player Wong Peng Soon's men's singles victory in 1951, the first by a non-European. In the and , players from , , and increasingly participated, elevating the event's competitiveness; for instance, Indonesian legend secured men's singles titles in 1971, 1973, and 1975, showcasing Asia's rising prowess against Danish stalwarts. These developments enhanced the tournament's prestige within European badminton circles, positioning it as a key bridge between continental and global talent. The 1970s and 1980s witnessed significant growth in the doubles categories and women's events, with expanded international fields drawing more diverse pairings and fostering deeper competition. Women's doubles, for example, saw its first non-European champions in 1975 with an Indonesian pair, while men's doubles featured Malaysian successes as early as 1951 but gained momentum post-1966 with broader Asian involvement. This era's emphasis on team events and female participation reflected badminton's inclusive evolution, with steady annual editions—now centralized in Copenhagen's K.B. Hallen from 1967—solidifying the Denmark Open's reputation as Europe's premier open international meet through the late 20th century.

Modern Era and BWF Integration

The Denmark Open underwent a significant relocation in 2008, moving to from previous venues in and other Danish cities, which helped stabilize the event as a premier international tournament by providing a dedicated, spectator-friendly environment in Denmark's third-largest city. This shift coincided with the tournament's entry into the circuit, beginning that year as one of the elite annual events organized by the (BWF), offering a prize purse of USD 200,000 and drawing heightened global attention. The status, which lasted through 2017, elevated the Denmark Open's profile by mandating participation from top-ranked players and integrating it into the BWF's professional calendar, fostering consistent high-level competition. In 2018, the transitioned seamlessly into the newly launched as a Super 750 event, one of only six such high-stakes competitions annually, maintaining its prestige while aligning with the BWF's revamped structure that emphasized points allocation for world rankings and greater financial incentives. This integration has amplified the event's professionalization, with prize money surging to USD 950,000 by 2025, enabling broader player participation and underscoring its role as a key stop for elite athletes seeking ranking points and substantial earnings. Global broadcasting through BWF's official channels and partners has further boosted visibility, attracting top-tier attendance from stars across nations, including Danish favorites like and international powerhouses, thus solidifying the Denmark Open's status in the professional ecosystem. The modern era has also seen adaptations to external challenges, particularly during the , where the 2020 edition proceeded in under stringent BWF health protocols, including limited crowds and testing requirements, marking one of the first major international returns to after a seven-month global hiatus. Subsequent years, such as 2021, navigated ongoing disruptions by rescheduling within the compressed World Tour calendar, ensuring continuity despite widespread event cancellations elsewhere. The 2025 edition, held from October 14 to 19 at Jyske Bank Arena in , exemplified this resilience with its expanded USD 950,000 prize pool and full roster of Super 750 action, reinforcing the tournament's adaptability and enduring appeal in the BWF framework.

Venues

Historical Locations

The Denmark Open, established in 1936 as the International Championships of Denmark, was hosted exclusively in from its inaugural edition through 1985, with events held at various halls in the city. In 1967, the finals shifted to K.B. Hallen in , a multi-purpose indoor arena that became the central venue for the tournament's conclusion for decades, while preliminary rounds initially occurred at other local sites before being consolidated there as well. Starting in 1986, Badminton Denmark (BAD) decided to relocate the to various cities across the country, aiming to broaden its reach and promote regionally beyond the capital. Aalborg hosted the first such event in 1986 and returned in 1992, followed by in 1987 and 1994, Højbjerg in 1989 and 1993, in 1990, Solrød in 1991, in 1996, in 1998 and 1999, from 2000 to 2002, from 2003 to 2006, and in 2007. Over its first 71 years, the utilized 11 distinct locations, all indoor arenas designed to accommodate the sport's requirements amid Denmark's often inclement weather, with venue selections influenced by available capacity and logistical accessibility for growing international participation. In 2008, the event settled permanently in for enhanced stability.

Current Venue and Hosting

The Denmark Open has been hosted in Odense since 2008, marking a shift to a dedicated hub for the tournament that enhances its status as a key event on the BWF World Tour. In 2022, the event relocated within Odense to the larger Jyske Bank Arena (also known as Arena Fyn), which serves as the primary venue and offers improved facilities compared to the previous Odense Idrætshal. This modern arena accommodates approximately 4,000 spectators for badminton matches, providing ample space for international broadcasts, player amenities, and fan engagement areas. Its infrastructure supports high-level competitions through features like advanced lighting, multiple courts, and innovative technologies, including robotic systems for shuttlecock delivery and spectator services, ensuring efficient operations during the six-day event. Sustainability is integrated into the hosting model, with the tournament partnering exclusively with environmentally certified hotels bearing labels such as the Nordic Swan Ecolabel to minimize ecological impact. The Arena, part of the Congress Center complex, benefits from the city's broader green initiatives, including energy-efficient designs and proximity to sustainable transport options like the system. These elements align with Denmark's emphasis on eco-friendly , contributing to the tournament's appeal for global participants and audiences. Badminton Denmark organizes the event, overseeing logistics, player welfare, and community outreach as the national governing body. Since 2023, Victor has served as the title sponsor under a four-year agreement extending through 2026, providing branding, equipment support, and financial backing that elevates the Super 750 tournament's profile. For the 2025 edition, held from October 14 to 19 at Jyske Bank Arena. The event generates significant local impact in , boosting tourism, hospitality revenues, and community engagement through ancillary activities like markets and family programs, while reinforcing the city's reputation as a hub.

Results

Past Champions

The Denmark Open badminton tournament, inaugurated in 1936, has produced a rich history of champions across its five categories, though it faced interruptions during World War II (1940–1945) and was not held from 1956 to 1964 due to post-war recovery and organizational challenges. Early editions were largely dominated by Danish and other European players, such as Poul Nielsen in men's singles (1936) and Tonny Olsen in women's singles (1936–1939 and 1946–1951). Records from the 1950s remain incomplete in some categories, particularly doubles, with gaps in documentation for sporadic editions amid limited international participation. From the 1980s onward, a clear trend emerged toward Asian dominance, driven by the rise of powerhouse nations like , , , and , which have claimed over 80% of titles in the as badminton's shifted eastward. This shift is evident in the increasing frequency of non-European winners, with Danish successes becoming rarer outside occasional breakthroughs by players like . In the most recent edition in 2025, held in , Indonesia's captured the men's singles title by defeating China's in the final, marking his first Denmark Open crown. South Korea's won the women's singles, defeating China's Wang Zhiyi to achieve a historic sweep of all Super 750 events in the season. Japan's and took the men's doubles after a three-game thriller against Indonesia's and Muhammad Shohib Fikri, while South Korea's and clinched women's doubles in a comeback victory over compatriots and Kong Hee-yong. China's and defended their mixed doubles title, overpowering fellow Chinese pair and in straight games. The tables below provide a chronological overview of champions, focusing on the modern era (2010–2025) for completeness across all categories, where data is most robust and reflective of current trends; earlier historical results follow similar patterns of regional shifts but with sparser doubles documentation.

Men's Singles Champions (2010–2025)

YearChampionCountry
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016Tanongsak SaensomboonsukThailand
2017India
2018Japan
2019Japan
2020
2021
2022
2023Weng Hong YangChina
2024
2025Indonesia

Women's Singles Champions (2010–2025)

Recent Champions in Doubles Categories (2010–2025)

Doubles categories mirror the singles trend, with Asian pairs dominating since the 1990s; early historical examples include Danish pairs like Aksel Hansen/Svenn Strømann (men's doubles, 1936) and Tonny Olsen/Bodil Riise (women's doubles, 1936). Below is a summary table for 2010–2025, highlighting key repeat winners like China's Chen Qingchen/Jia Yifan (women's doubles, multiple titles).
YearMen's DoublesCountryWomen's DoublesCountryMixed DoublesCountry
2010Mathias Boe/Carsten MogensenDenmarkMiyuki Maeda/Satoko SuetsunaJapanZhang Nan/Zhao YunleiChina
2011Cai Yun/Fu HaifengChinaWang Xiaoli/Yu YangChinaZhang Nan/Tang JinhuiChina
2012Cai Yun/Fu HaifengChinaWang Xiaoli/Yu YangChinaZhang Nan/Zhao YunleiChina
2013Liu Xiaolong/Qiu ZihanChinaChristinna Pedersen/Kamilla Rytter JuhlDenmarkXu Chen/Ma JinChina
2014Zhang Nan/Fu HaifengChinaLuo Yu/Zhong QianxinChinaZhang Nan/Zhao YunleiChina
2015Liu Cheng/Lu KaiChinaTian Qing/Zhao YunleiChinaZheng Siwei/Chen QingchenChina
2016Li Junhui/Liu YuchenChinaChristinna Pedersen/Kamilla Rytter JuhlDenmarkPraveen Jordan/Debora JilleIndonesia/Netherlands
2017Liu Cheng/Zhang JunhuiChinaKamilla Rytter Juhl/Christinna PedersenDenmarkPraveen Jordan/Debora JilleIndonesia/Netherlands
2018Li Junhui/Liu YuchenChinaMayu Matsumoto/Wakana NagaharaJapanZheng Siwei/Chen QingchenChina
2019He Jiting/Tan QiangChinaMayu Matsumoto/Wakana NagaharaJapanZheng Siwei/Chen QingchenChina
2020Kamillus Fjaelling/David DaugaardDenmarkGabriela Stoeva/Stefani StoevaBulgariaThom Gicquel/Delphine DelrueFrance
2021Lee Yang/Wang Chi-linChinese TaipeiGreysia Polii/Apriyani RahayuIndonesiaDechapol Puavaranukroh/Sapsiree TaerattanachaiThailand
2022Takuro Hoki/Yugo KobayashiJapanChen Qingchen/Jia YifanChinaZheng Siwei/Huang YaqiongChina
2023Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi YikMalaysiaChen Qingchen/Jia YifanChinaFeng Yanzhe/Huang DongpingChina
2024Liang Weikeng/Wang ChangChinaRin Iwanaga/Kie NakanishiJapanFeng Yanzhe/Huang DongpingChina
2025Takuro Hoki/Yugo KobayashiJapanBaek Ha-na/Lee So-heeSouth KoreaFeng Yanzhe/Huang DongpingChina

Performances by Nation

Denmark has historically dominated the Denmark Open, leveraging its deep-rooted badminton culture to secure the majority of titles since the tournament's in 1936. As of the 2025 edition, Danish athletes have claimed 139 titles across all five categories, underscoring their unparalleled success in a held on home soil. This lead is attributed to consistent performances in singles and , where Denmark has excelled due to strong domestic training programs and early international exposure. Other nations have made significant inroads, particularly from , reflecting the global shift in power. ranks second with 75 titles, demonstrating strength in women's singles and doubles categories through systematic development of talent since the late . , , and follow as notable contributors, with prominent in men's doubles and in early editions. Gaps in data for pre-1950s events exist due to incomplete records from wartime interruptions and varying documentation standards, potentially underrepresenting early European achievements. The table below summarizes total titles by nation as of 2025, with breakdowns by category (MS: Men's Singles, WS: Women's Singles, MD: Men's Doubles, WD: Women's Doubles, XD: ). Half-points in doubles reflect shared national representation in mixed pairs where applicable.
PosNationMSWSMDWDXDTotal
1362621.518.537139
213239181275
31251581050
410876536
54687429
(Note: Full rankings beyond top five are abbreviated for conciseness; data aggregates golds/titles only, excluding silvers and bronzes.) Prior to the 1970s, European nations, led by , accounted for over 80% of titles, benefiting from the tournament's origins as a regional event. The rise of Asian competitors from the onward, fueled by professionalization in countries like and , has diversified the podium, with non-European winners comprising nearly 60% of titles since 2000. This evolution mirrors broader trends in international , where technical advancements and increased participation from have challenged traditional powerhouses. In the 2025 edition, titles went to athletes from , , , and , highlighting ongoing Asian momentum.

Records

Multiple Title Holders

Danish badminton legend Tonny Ahm holds the record for the most titles at the Denmark Open, amassing 19 victories across women's singles, women's doubles, and between 1936 and 1951. Her dominance in the pre-professional era, when international was limited primarily to European players, allowed for repeated success in multiple disciplines, including partnerships with Kirsten Thorndahl in women's doubles, where they secured five titles together. Ahm's achievements underscore the tournament's early emphasis on versatile players who excelled in various categories, contributing to Denmark's strong during that period. In men's singles, Morten Frost stands as the most successful player with eight titles, won in 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1989, including a remarkable streak of seven consecutive victories from 1981 to 1987. Frost's record highlights the transition from amateur to more professionalized in the 1980s, where Danish players leveraged home support and technical prowess to outperform international rivals. Similarly, in women's singles, Tonny Olsen (Ahm's maiden name) matched this feat with eight titles from 1937 to 1951, further exemplifying how early Danish stars like her built legacies through consistent excellence in a single category while also contributing to doubles success. Cross-category multiples are prominent among Danish players from the mid-20th century, such as Kirsten Thorndahl, who claimed five women's doubles titles alongside Ahm and additional wins with partners like Tage Madsen from 1946 to 1948. In the modern era, pairs like China's and have emerged as repeat winners, securing three titles in 2023, 2024, and 2025, with four consecutive finals appearances demonstrating sustained dominance amid heightened global competition. As of 2025, no player has surpassed Ahm's overall total, reflecting the shift from era-specific opportunities to the professional circuit's broader challenges.

Category-Specific Achievements

In men's singles, Danish legend Morten Frost holds the record with eight titles, achieved in 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1989, including an impressive streak of seven consecutive victories from 1981 to 1987. This dominance underscores the category's historical Danish stronghold, with Frost's feats remaining unmatched. The first non-Danish winner was India's in 1980, breaking the host nation's early monopoly on the title. Women's singles has seen similar Danish excellence, led by Tonny Olsen with eight titles from 1937 to 1951, highlighting a trend of sustained national success in the discipline before international breakthroughs. In 2025, South Korea's secured her victory over China's Wang Zhi Yi and marked her as the inaugural player to claim all Super 750 events in a single season. In doubles categories, notable pair achievements include Tonny Ahm's five women's doubles titles in the mid-20th century, establishing a benchmark for longevity in the discipline. For , Denmark's Thomas secured three consecutive titles from 1990 to 1992 alongside Pernille Dupont, a streak matched in recent years by China's and , who claimed their third crown in 2025 after four straight finals appearances. In men's doubles, Japan's and earned their second title in 2025, contributing to the category's growing international diversity.

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