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Nami Matsuyama
Women's Doubles
JPN
#64 WD
Former partner of Chiharu Shida; switched to XD post-2025 Worlds.
Profile
- Country
- Japan
- Born
- 1998-06-28 (27 yrs)
- Height
- 166 cm
- Handed
- Right
- Best BWF rank
- #2 WD
- BWF
- Profile
- Wikipedia
- Nami Matsuyama
Backcourt power player specialising in steep jump-smashes and consistent attacking pressure; forms the 'engine room' of her partnership while her net partner handles front-court work. Known for powerful and precise play with sophisticated rally construction.
Career highlights
- 2016 BWF World Junior Championships girls' doubles gold (with Sayaka Hobara), Bilbao
- 2021 Indonesia Open WD title (Super 1000, with Chiharu Shida)
- 2022 All England Open WD title (Super 1000, with Chiharu Shida)
- 2022 Indonesia Open WD title (Super 1000) — first WD pair to win three consecutive Super 1000 events
- 2024 Paris Olympics WD bronze medal (with Chiharu Shida)
- 2025 All England Open WD title (Super 1000, with Chiharu Shida)
- 2025 BWF World Championships WD bronze medal (with Chiharu Shida)
Gear
String
Yonex Nanogy 95
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