Chinese pair win men's doubles at Guiyang Pickleball Tournament

More than 300 high-level players from China and abroad participated in the Guiyang leg of the 2026 Li-Ning Cup China Pickleball Tour (CPC-1000) from Sept 26 to 27 at Huaxi Lake Pearl Pickleball Park in Guiyang, Guizhou province, with Chinese pair Li Zefeng and Ma Chenyuan winning the men's doubles final.

In a tense encounter, the Chinese pair faced American player Easton Jon Basil Horricks and South Korea's Chow Jo Yi Julian.

The multinational pair took the first game 11-9. Li and Ma bounced back in the second with a dominant 11-2 win. In the deciding game, the two sides traded points before the Chinese pair edged ahead 11-10 to secure a 2-1 comeback victory.

The Chinese duo (center, on podium) receive their championship bonuses and medals. [Photo/WeChat account of Guiyang sports bureau]

Additionally, in the women's singles, Chinese player He Yunqi also claimed a 2-1 victory over Yi Mengyao. He Yunqi took the first game 11-5, but Yi responded with an 11-3 win in the second. He Yunqi then regained control in the decider, winning 11-4 to seal the match.