Shock at Japan Open 2025: Three top seeds eliminated in first round

A shocking first day at Japan Open 2025 — three top seeded players suffered defeats at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Tokyo.

Fourth seed Jonatan Christie of Indonesia surrendered to home player Kenta Nishimoto with a decisive score of 13-21, 12-21. Nishimoto — who won this tournament in 2022 — dominated throughout the match.

Top seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn from Thailand was also stopped after being defeated by Weng Hong Yang from China with scores of 13-21, 19-21. Weng — the China Open 2024 champion — proved his ability to defeat world-class players.

These results mark a surprising start to the World Tour Super 750 tournament, with unseeded players showing their dominance on court.