Shida, Hiramoto Advance at Korea Open 2026
Japanese doubles pair Chiharu Shida and Ririna Hiramoto won their Korea Open second-round match in straight sets.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Tennis
Chiharu Shida and Ririna Hiramoto defeated Chen Su Yu and Chen Han 21-18 21-11 to advance to the second round of the Korea Open 2026 in Yeosu. The pair made their debut together at the French Open shortly before the tournament.
Why it matters
The win marks an early step for Shida, a former world No.1 returning to competition this season after a break from the tour. Attention is also turning toward the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Shida won bronze at Paris 2024 alongside Nami Matsuyama, and she returned this season after a break from the tour. The source does not report her current world ranking.
The players
Chiharu Shida
Chiharu Shida is a Japanese badminton doubles player and former world No.1 who won bronze at Paris 2024.
Ririna Hiramoto
Ririna Hiramoto is a 20-year-old Japanese badminton doubles player partnering Shida at the Korea Open 2026.
The details
Shida and Hiramoto, who is 20 years old, won their second-round qualifying match on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Their victory came about a week after they competed together at the French Open.
Timeline
Paris 2024: Shida won bronze alongside Nami Matsuyama.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Shida and Hiramoto won their second-round qualifying match.
Los Angeles 2028: Olympic Games attention is beginning to turn toward the event.
Season Trajectory
Shida's return to competition and new partnership with Hiramoto follow her Paris 2024 bronze medal with Nami Matsuyama. The pair's early results will be watched as the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics approach.
The second-round win keeps Shida and Hiramoto in the Korea Open draw for at least one more match. Fantasy and betting interest in doubles pairings may follow results from the tournament.
The takeaway
A new doubles partnership can build momentum quickly when pairs gain match experience together. Following early results in tournaments like the Korea Open can offer a clearer view of which pairings are developing toward major events.
Further reading
For more on rising doubles pairings, see our Tennis coverage.
