Australian Open: Full list of winners

Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth are the only Indians to have won the title before

An annual badminton competition that attracts players from all around the world is the BWF (Badminton World Federation) Australian Open. This renowned competition has established itself as a major fixture on the badminton calendar by attracting large crowds and displaying the skills of top-tier players.

The BWF Australian Open was founded in 1989 and has since established a distinct heritage in the sport of badminton. The competition, which is renowned for its rigorous standards and fierce atmosphere, has become well-known for its connections to gifted athletes who have had a lasting impact on the sport.

Indian shuttlers such as Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth have made India proud on the world scene. Their performances in the BWF Australian Open have been nothing short of spectacular, garnering headlines and winning the hearts of fans all over the world.

These Indian players have regularly demonstrated their tenacity and drive, frequently reaching the tournament's final stages. Saina Nehwal has had an incredible journey at the BWF Australian Open, winning the title in 2014 and placing India on the world badminton map.

Let’s look at some past winners of BWF Australian open.

Men’s Singles

• 1989- Sze Yu (AUSTRALIA)
• 1990- Ardy Wiranata (INDONESIA)
• 1991- Tim He (HONG KONG)
• 1992- Eddy Kurniawan (INDONESIA)
• 1993- Tim He (HONG KONG)
• 1994- Jefry Tjoandi (INDONESIA)
• 1995- Paul Stevenson (AUSTRALIA)
• 1996- Tam Kai Chuen (HONG KONG)
• 1997- Ng Wei (HONG KONG)
• 1998- Rio Suryana (INDONESIA)
• 1999- Rio Suryana (INDONESIA)
• 2001- Colin Haughton (ENGLAND)
• 2002- Sairul Amar Ayob (MALAYSIA)
• 2003- Shoji Sato (JAPAN)
• 2004- Andrew Smith (ENGLAND)
• 2005- Andrew Smith (ENGLAND)
• 2006- Ismail Saman (MALAYSIA)
• 2007- John Moody (NEW ZEALAND)
• 2008- Lee Tsuen Seng (MALAYSIA)
• 2009- Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka (INDONESIA)
• 2010- Nguyễn Tiến Minh (VIETNAM)
• 2011- Sho Sasaki (JAPAN)
• 2012- Chen Jin (CHINA)
• 2013- Tian Houwei (CHINA)
• 2014- Lin Dan (CHINA)
• 2015- Chen Long (CHINA)
• 2016- Hans-Kristian Vittinghus (DENMARK)
• 2017- Srikanth Kidambi (INDIA)
• 2018- Lu Guangzu (CHINA)
• 2019- Jonatan Christie (INDONESIA)
• 2022- Shi Yuqi (CHINA)
• 2023 - Weng Hong Yang (China)

Women’s Singles

• 1989- Anna Lao (AUSTRALIA)
• 1990- Susi Susanti (INDONESIA)
• 1991- Anna Lao (AUSTRALIA)
• 1992- Song Yang (AUSTRALIA)
• 1993- Song Yang (AUSTRALIA)
• 1994- Lisa Campbell (AUSTRALIA)
• 1995- Lisa Campbell (AUSTRALIA)
• 1996- Lisa Campbell (AUSTRALIA)
• 1997- Li Feng (AUSTRALIA)
• 1998- Michaela Smith (AUSTRALIA)
• 1999- Sandra Dimbour (FRANCE)
• 2001- Lenny Permana (AUSTRALIA)
• 2002- Lenny Permana (AUSTRALIA)
• 2003- Chie Umezu (JAPAN)
• 2004- Huang Chia-chi (CHINESE TAIPEI)
• 2005- Petra Overzier (GERMANY)
• 2006- Huang Chia-chi (AUSTRALIA)
• 2007- Kanako Yonekura (JAPAN)
• 2008- Mizuki Fujii (JAPAN)
• 2009- Maria Febe Kusumastuti (INDONESIA)
• 2010- Seo Yoon-hee (KOREA)
• 2011- Liu Xin (CHINA)
• 2012- Han Li (CHINA)
• 2013- Sayaka Takahashi (JAPAN)
• 2014- Saina Nehwal (INDIA)
• 2015- Carolina Marín (SPAIN)
• 2016- Saina Nehwal (INDIA)
• 2017- Nozomi Okuhara (JAPAN)
• 2018- Cai Yanyan (CHINA)
• 2019- Chen Yufei (CHINA)
• 2022- An Se-young (KOREA)
• 2023 - Beiwen Zhang (USA)

Men’s Doubles

• 1989- Peter Blackburn/Gordon Lang (AUSTRALIA)
• 1990- Razif Sidek/Jalani Sidek (MALAYSIA)
• 1991- Ng Pak Kum/Chan Siu Kwong (HONG KONG)
• 1992- Mark Nichols/Peter Blackburn (AUSTRALIA)
• 1993- Mark Nichols/Peter Blackburn (AUSTRALIA)
• 1994- Mark Nichols/Peter Blackburn (AUSTRALIA)
• 1995- Paul Staight/ Peter Blackburn (AUSTRALIA)
• 1996- Chow Kin Man/ Ma Che Kong (HONG KONG)
• 1997- Peter Blackburn/ David Bamford (AUSTRALIA)
• 1998- Peter Blackburn/ David Bamford (AUSTRALIA)
• 1999- Yoo Yong-sung/ Kim Dong-moon (KOREA)
• 2001- Ashley Brehaut/ Travis Denney (AUSTRALIA)
• 2002- Ng Kean Kok/Jeremy Gan (MALAYSIA)
• 2003- Albertus Susanto Njoto/Liu Kwok Wa (HONG KONG)
• 2004- Travis Denney/ Boyd Cooper (AUSTRALIA)
• 2005- Travis Denney/ Boyd Cooper (AUSTRALIA)
• 2006- John Gordon/ Daniel Shirley (NEW ZEALAND)
• 2007- Ashley Brehaut/ Aji Basuki Sindoro (AUSTRALIA)
• 2008- Kim Sa-rang/ Choi Sang-won (KOREA)
• 2009- Tan Bin Shen/ Gan Teik Chai (MALAYSIA)
• 2010- Kenichi Hayakawa/Hiroyuki Endo (JAPAN)
• 2011- Kenichi Hayakawa/Hiroyuki Endo (JAPAN)
• 2012- Hendra Setiawan/ Markis Kido (INDONESIA)
• 2013- Angga Pratama/ Rian Agung Saputro (INDONESIA)
• 2014- Yoo Yeon-seong/ Lee Yong-dae (KOREA)
• 2015- Yoo Yeon-seong/ Lee Yong-dae (KOREA)
• 2016- Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/ Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo (INDONESIA)
• 2017- Keigo Sonoda/ Takeshi Kamura (JAPAN)
• 2018- Hardianto/ Berry Angriawan (INDONESIA)
• 2019- Shin Baek-cheol/ Ko Sung-hyun (KOREA)
• 2022- Ou Xuanyi/ Liu Yuchen (CHINA)
• 2023 - Kang Min Hyuk/Seo Seung Jae (Korea)

Women’s Doubles

• 1989- Teresa Lian/ Anna Lao (AUSTRALIA)
• 1990- Anna Lao/ Rhonda Cator (AUSTRALIA)
• 1991- Anna Lao/ Rhonda Cator (AUSTRALIA)
• 1992- Lisa Campbell/ Amanda Hardy (AUSTRALIA)
• 1993- Lisa Campbell/ Amanda Hardy (AUSTRALIA)
• 1994- Song Yang/Wendy Shinners (AUSTRALIA)
• 1995- Rhonda Cator/Amanda Hardy (AUSTRALIA)
• 1996- Amparo Lim/ Kennie Asuncion (PHILIPPINES)
• 1997- Tammy Jenkins/Rhona Robertson (NEW ZEALAND)
• 1998- Rhonda Cator/Amanda Hardy (AUSTRALIA)
• 1999- Ra Kyung-min/ Lee Hyo-jung (KOREA)
• 2001- Tammy Jenkins/Rhona Robertson (NEW ZEALAND)
• 2002- Bei Wu/Sara Petersen (NEW ZEALAND)
• 2003- Akiko Nakashima/Ai Hirayama (JAPAN)
• 2004- Susan Wang/Renuga Veeran (AUSTRALIA)
• 2005- Kellie Lucas/Kate Wilson-Smith (AUSTRALIA)
• 2006- Rintan Apriliana (INDONESIA)/Yukina Imura (JAPAN)
• 2007- Ikue Tatani/Aya Wakisaka (JAPAN)
• 2008- Yasuyo Imabeppu/Shizuka Matsuo (JAPAN)
• 2009- Huang Chia-chi/Tang Hetian (AUSTRALIA)
• 2010- Kim Min-seo/Lee Kyung-won (KOREA)
• 2011- Shizuka Matsuo/Mami Naito (JAPAN)
• 2012- Luo Ying/Luo Yu (CHINA)
• 2013- Aprilsasi Putri Lejarsar Variella/Vita Marissa (INDONESIA)
• 2014-Tian Qing/Zhao Yunlei (CHINA)
• 2015- Ma Jin/Tang Yuanting (CHINA)
• 2016-Bao Yixin/Chen Qingchen (CHINA)
• 2017- Misaki Matsutomo/Ayaka Takahashi (JAPAN)
• 2018- Ayako Sakuramoto/Yukiko Takahata (JAPAN)
• 2019- Yuki Fukushima/Sayaka Hirota (JAPAN)
• 2022- Zhang Shuxian/Zheng Yu (CHINA)
• 2023 - Kim So Yeong/Kong Hee Yong (Korea)

Mixed Doubles

• 1989- Tim He (HONG KONG)/Anna Lao (AUSTRALIA)
• 1990- Tim He (HONG KONG)/Anna Lao (AUSTRALIA)
• 1991- Tim He (HONG KONG)/Anna Lao (AUSTRALIA)
• 1992- Ong Beng Teong/Wendy Shinners (AUSTRALIA)
• 1993- Mark Nichols/Amanda Hardy (AUSTRALIA)
• 1994- Mark Nichols/Amanda Hardy (AUSTRALIA)
• 1995- Paul Stevenson/Amanda Hardy (AUSTRALIA)
• 1996- Peter Blackburn/Rhonda Cator (AUSTRALIA)
• 1997- Murray Hocking/Lisa Campbell (AUSTRALIA)
• 1998- Peter Blackburn/Rhonda Cator (AUSTRALIA)
• 1999- Michael Keck (GERMANY)/Erica van den Heuvel (NETHERLANDS)
• 2001- Daniel Shirley/Sara Petersen (NEW ZEALANDS)
• 2002- Daniel Shirley/Sara Petersen (NEW ZEALANDS)
• 2003- Ng Kean Kok/Chor Hooi Yee (MALAYSIA)
• 2004- Travis Denny/Kellie Lucas (AUSTRALIA)
• 2005- Travis Denney/Kate Wilson-Smith (AUSTRALIA)
• 2006- Daniel Shirley (NEW ZEALAND)/Joanne Quay (MALAYSIA)
• 2007- Craig Cooper/Renee Flavell (NEW ZEALAND)
• 2008- Chen Hung-ling/Chou Chia-chi (CHINESE TAIPEI)
• 2009- Yohan Hadikusumo Wiratama/Chau Hoi Wah (HONG KONG)
• 2010- Cho Gun-woo/Kim Min-seo (KOREA)
• 2011- Songphon Anugritayawon/Kunchala Voravichitchaikul (THAILAND)
• 2012- Chen Hung-ling/Cheng Wen-hsing (CHINESE TAIPEI)
• 2013- Irfan Fadhilah/Weni Anggraini (INDONESIA)
• 2014- Ko Sung-hyun/Kim Ha-na (KOREA)
• 2015- Lee Chun Hei/Chau Hoi Wah (HONG KONG)
• 2016- Lu Kai/Huang Yaqiong (CHINA)
• 2017- Zheng Siwei/Chen Qingchen (CHINA)
• 2018- Seo Seung-jae/Chae Yoo-jung (KOREA)
• 2019- Wang Yilyu/Huang Dongping (CHINA)
• 2022- Seo Seung-jae/Chae Yoo-jung (KOREA)
• 2023 - Feng Yan Zhe/Huang Dong Ping (China)