Full list of players who have withdrawn from Japan Open 2025

Lee Zii Jia’s return to the tour is still on hold.

As the BWF Japan Open 2025 gets underway in Tokyo from July 15 to 20, a flurry of high-profile withdrawals has altered the competitive landscape of this prestigious Super 750 tournament.

Held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, the event remains one of the key fixtures on the BWF World Tour calendar. However, several top-ranked and well-known badminton players have pulled out, citing various reasons ranging from injury recovery to tournament fatigue.

In men’s singles, India’s top player HS Prannoy has withdrawn from the event, a major blow to the Indian men’s lineup. Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia, who entered the tournament under a protected ranking, is also among the key names missing from the draw.

Lee Zii Jia was initially expected to mark his return to competitive action at the Japan Open 2025. However, the shuttler has announced his withdrawal, citing ongoing struggles with an ankle injury. Lee has only competed in two events so far this year, the All England Open in March and the Orléans Masters.

Interestingly, India’s HS Prannoy was anticipated to replace Lee in the draw, but the Indian star has also pulled out. While Prannoy has had a relatively active 2025 season, he has not participated in any tournaments since the Indonesia Open in early June.

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The women’s singles category, too, has seen several withdrawals. Singapore’s Yeo Jia Min, India’s Malvika Bansod, and Thailand’s Lalinrat Chaiwan will not be competing this year. Brazil’s Juliana Viana Vieira is also absent from the main draw.

In men’s doubles, the Indian pair of Sai Pratheek K and Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy has pulled out. The Canadian duo Nyl Yakura and Jonathan Bing Tsan Lai will also be missing from the tournament.

The women’s doubles event has been particularly affected. China’s Olympic medallist Chen Qing Chen and partner Bao Li Jing, Indonesia’s Apriyani Rahayu and Febi Setianingrum, and Thailand’s Phattharin Aiamvareesrisakul and Sarisa Janpeng have all opted out.

India’s top women’s doubles pair, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, has withdrawn as well, a major setback for India’s chances. Other notable absentees include Rachel Allessya Rose / Meilysa Trias Puspitasari (Indonesia).

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Mixed doubles has seen the most withdrawals. Among the key names missing are India’s Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto, along with Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde. Thailand’s experienced Sapsiree Taerattanachai and partner Phuwanat Horbanluekit have pulled out, as have Sittisak Nadee / Pichamon Phatcharaphisutsin and Chayapat Piboon / Nannapas Sukklad.

While these withdrawals impact the star power of the Japan Open 2025, they also open the door for lower-ranked and upcoming players to earn crucial ranking points and seize their moment on the world stage.

Players who have withdrawn from the Japan Open 2025-

Men’s Singles:

• Lee Zii Jia (Malaysia)
• HS Prannoy (India)

Women’s Singles:

• Yeo Jia Min (Singapore)
• Malvika Bansod (India)
• Lalinrat Chaiwan (Thailand)
• Juliana Viana Vieira (Brazil)

Men’s Doubles:

• Sai Pratheek K / Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy (India)
• Nyl Yakura / Jonathan Bing Tsan Lai (Canada)

Women’s Doubles:

• Chen Qing Chen / Bao Li Jing (China)
• Apriyani Rahayu / Febi Setianingrum (Indonesia)
• Phattharin Aiamvareesrisakul / Sarisa Janpeng (Thailand)
• Treesa Jolly / Gayatri Gopichand (India)
• Rachel Allessya Rose / Meilysa Trias Puspitasari (Indonesia)
• Paulina Hankiewicz / Kornelia Marczak (Poland)
• Nannapas Sukklad / Pichamon Phatcharaphisutsin (Thailand)

Mixed Doubles:

• Phuwanat Horbanluekit / Sapsiree Taerattanachai (Thailand)
• Sittisak Nadee / Pichamon Phatcharaphisutsin (Thailand)
• Chayapat Piboon / Nannapas Sukklad (Thailand)
• Dhruv Kapila / Tanisha Crasto (India)
• Rohan Kapoor / Ruthvika Shivani Gadde (India)
• Adnan Maulana / Indah Cahya Sari Jamil (Indonesia)
• Hiroki Nishi / Akari Sato (Japan)
• Koceila Mammeri / Tanina Violette Mammeri (Algeria)
• Oleksii Titov / Yevheniia Kantemyr (Ukraine)
• Jonathan Bing Tsan Lai / Crystal Lai (Canada)

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