KUALA LUMPUR: Men's doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun have returned to the world top 10 following their French Open victory, according to the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released today.
Wei Chong-Kai Wun climbed three places to world No. 8 after defeating compatriots Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani in an all-Malaysian final in Paris on Sunday.
The victory earned the pair their first title since their Malaysia Masters triumph in May 2024.
Despite their defeat in the final, independent pair Sze Fei-Izzuddin remained world No. 5, while Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik stayed at No. 4.
Newly formed pair Aaron Tai-Yap Roy King rose 21 places from No. 95 to No. 74.
In mixed doubles, runners-up Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing climbed seven rungs to world No. 24, breaking into the top 30.
Jimmy Wong-Cheng Su Yin moved into the top 40 at No. 36.
However, Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai dropped out of the top 10 to world No. 11 after a first-round exit in Paris.
In women's doubles, French Open runners-up Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah retained their world No. 5 ranking.
In men's singles, Leong Jun Hao (No. 32), Lee Zii Jia (No. 42), and Justin Hoh (No. 46) remained Malaysia's top three players.
The women's singles rankings were unchanged, with K. Letshanaa (No. 27), Wong Ling Ching (No. 40), and Goh Jin Wei (No. 56) holding their positions.
Meanwhile, Christo Popov became the first Frenchman to reach world No. 1 after topping the men's singles rankings.
Popov achieved the milestone after winning the French Open, ending France's 80-year wait for a home men's singles champion since Henri Pellizza won in 1946.
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