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French Open Shock: World No. 1s Jiang/Wei Out After Dramatic 29-27 Final Game

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 2 weeks ago | Oct 24, 2025 09:11 am IST
French Open Shock: World No. 1s Jiang/Wei Out After Dramatic 29-27 Final Game

You just witnessed one of the biggest shocks of the badminton season. Seriously. On October 23, 2025, Denmark’s Mathias Christiansen and Alexandra Bøje did the unthinkable at the YONEX French Open 2025. They knocked out the seemingly invincible World No. 1 mixed doubles pair, Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin from China, in a match that went right down to the wire.

Key Takeaways

  • Danish duo Mathias Christiansen and Alexandra Bøje defeated World No. 1 pair Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin.
  • The final score was a nail-biting 13-21, 21-12, 29-27 in a match described as a “pulsating encounter.”
  • Christiansen suggested the Chinese pair’s fatigue from consecutive finals and his own effective flick serve were key factors.
  • This win moves the Danes into a quarterfinal match against French home favorites Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue.

Down to the Wire

Look, this wasn’t just a win. It was a statement. After dropping the first game 13-21, you might have thought it was over for the Danish pair. But they clawed their way back, taking the second game 21-12 with pure grit. And that final game? Absolutely legendary. The score went back and forth, point for point, until Christiansen and Bøje finally sealed the deal at an incredible 29-27. It was truly one of the shocks of the day at the Glaz Arena.

The Secret Weapon?

So how did they do it? After the match, Christiansen gave some fascinating insight. He pointed out that the Chinese camp might be suffering from a bit of fatigue, having played in back-to-back finals recently. It’s a brutal schedule. But he also highlighted their own game plan. “My flick serve worked today,” Christiansen said, revealing a key tactical advantage that clearly rattled the top seeds. It’s those small details that make all the difference at this level.

A Tournament of Surprises

But honestly, this year’s French Open has been wild from the start. This stunning upset wasn’t the only one shaking up the brackets. Before this match even happened, the tournament had already lost some of its biggest stars. Men’s singles top seed Shi Yu Qi and women’s doubles top seeds Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning both withdrew due to injuries on October 21. The field is wide open, and it’s anyone’s guess who will come out on top now.

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What This Means for the Danes

For Christiansen and Bøje, this is a massive moment. Taking down the World No. 1s has propelled them into the quarterfinals. But their next challenge is a big one. They’ll face off against France’s own Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue, who will have the entire home crowd behind them. Can they keep the momentum going? After a win like this, you’d be crazy to count them out. What do you think is the biggest sports upset you’ve ever seen?