In 2025, Chinese Taipei badminton player Fang-Chih Lee had an exciting season with many major tournaments in the BWF World Tour system. Playing mainly in men’s doubles with close teammate Fang-Jen Lee, the two had impressive victories, thrilling matches and unfortunate defeats. This article will summarize the journey, results and in-depth analysis of Fang-Chih Lee ‘s performance in the 2025 season up to March.

About Fang-Chih Lee

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Fang-Chih Lee is a professional badminton player from Chinese Taipei, best known for his men’s doubles career. Together with his partner Fang-Jen Lee, he has played at major BWF tournaments many times, impressing with his powerful playing style, quick reflexes, and well-coordinated tactics. 2025 marks a period of continuous competition for the duo in many countries such as Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Germany, France, Switzerland, and England.

Competition performance statistics in 2025

Below is a summary of the match results of Fang-Chih Lee and Fang-Jen Lee from January to March 2025:

TournamentRingCompetitorRatioResultTimeMalaysia Open 2025V1Liu Kuang Heng / Yang Po Han (TPE)21–16 / 21–12Win37′Malaysia Open 2025V2Aaron Chia / Soh Wooi Yik (MAS)21–14 / 21–18Win47′Malaysia Open 2025QuarterfinalsKim Won Ho / Seo Seung Jae (KOR)11–21 / 7–21Lose30′India Open 2025V1Lee Jhe-Huei / Yang Po-Hsuan (TPE)21–14 / 21–17Win35′India Open 2025V2Liu Kuang Heng / Yang Po Han (TPE)21–16 / 20–22 / 21–12Win67′India Open 2025QuarterfinalsGoh Sze Fei / Nur Izzuddin (MAS)11–21 / 17–21Lose33′Indonesia Masters 2025V1Kazuki Shibata / Naoki Yamada (JPN)21–11 / 21–18Win36′Indonesia Masters 2025V2Man Wei Chong / Kai Wun Tee (MAS)21–23 / 13–21Lose39′German Open 2025V1Julien Maio / William Villeger (FRA)21–15 / 21–11Win33′German Open 2025V2Eloi Adam / Leo Rossi (FRA)21–15 / 21–16Win44′German Open 2025QuarterfinalsChristo Popov / Thomas Junior Popov (FRA)17–21 / 9–21Lose38′Orléans Masters 2025V1Chen Boyang / Liu Yi (CHN)21–15 / 15–21 / 19–21Lose75′All England 2025V1Leo Rolly Carnando / Bagas Maulana (INA)14–21 / 11–21Lose31′Swiss Open 2025V1Christopher Grimley / Matthew Grimley (SCO)21–16 / 19–21 / 21–11Win61′Swiss Open 2025V2Leo Rolly Carnando / Bagas Maulana (INA)21–19 / 23–21Win47′Swiss Open 2025QuarterfinalsSabar Gutama / Moh Reza Isfahani (INA)21–19 / 14–21 / 21–13Win70′Swiss Open 2025SemifinalMuhammad Fikri / Daniel Marthin (INA)17–21 / 24–26Lose58′

Total: 17 games — Won 10, Lost 7.

Season Start: Malaysia Open 2025

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Fang-Chih Lee ‘s 2025 season begins at the Malaysia Open , a Super 1000 tournament that features some of the world’s top players.

In the first round, the duo of Fang-Chih and Fang-Jen convincingly defeated compatriots Liu Kuang Heng / Yang Po Han with a score of 21–16 and 21–12. In the second round, they continued to surprise when they defeated the number 1 pair of Malaysia Aaron Chia / Soh Wooi Yik, who are the 2022 world champions.

However, their journey at the Malaysia Open ended in the quarterfinals when they lost to Kim Won Ho / Seo Seung Jae (Korea) with a big score difference. However, starting the season with a quarterfinal performance at the Super 1000 tournament has given Fang-Chih Lee more confidence.

India Open 2025 — Efforts to break through

After Malaysia, Fang-Chih Lee continued to participate in the India Open 2025. In rounds 1 and 2, they defeated two compatriots in tense matches, especially in round 2 when they had to enter the 3rd set.

However, in the quarterfinals, the duo could not overcome Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei / Nur Izzuddin. This was a match where Fang-Chih Lee made several important service errors, giving their opponents the opportunity to impose their game.

Indonesia Masters 2025 — Challenge in Jakarta

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At the Indonesia Masters, Fang-Chih Lee and his teammates had a good start when they beat the Japanese pair in the first round. But in the second round, they faced the Malaysian pair Man Wei Chong / Kai Wun Tee — who played extremely solidly. Despite having the chance to end the first set when leading 20–19, the Chinese Taipei duo missed and lost.

German Open 2025 — Going deep but not enough

In February, Fang-Chih Lee participated in the German Open and played quite successfully in the first two rounds, defeating both French pairs. However, in the quarterfinals, they lost to the Popov brothers.

Orléans Masters and All England — Failures to learn from

The Orléans Masters saw a 75-minute match in the first round, but Fang-Chih Lee could not maintain their form in the third set and lost. Just a few days later, at the All England — the world’s most prestigious tournament — the duo were again eliminated in the first round by Leo Rolly Carnando / Bagas Maulana.

Swiss Open 2025 — The explosive tournament

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The Swiss Open was where Fang-Chih Lee showed their most impressive form since the beginning of the year. After defeating the Scottish pair Grimley, they avenged their debt against Carnando / Maulana in the second round. The highlight was a 70-minute quarter-final victory over Sabar Gutama / Moh Reza Isfahani.

However, in the semi-finals, they could not overcome the number 1 Indonesian pair Fikri / Marthin, despite playing resiliently and pulling the second set to a score of 24–26.

Fang-Chih Lee ‘s form analysis

1. Advantage :

• Good coordination with teammate Fang-Jen Lee.

• Fast-paced play, quick reflexes at the net.

• Fighting spirit is persistent, especially in long matches.

1. Limit :

• Some lapses in concentration at the end of the set.

• Serving ability is sometimes inconsistent.

• Not taking advantage of the opportunity to finish the score in a close leading situation.

The 2025 season saw Fang-Chih Lee compete in many major tournaments and achieve encouraging results, especially at the Swiss Open with a ticket to the semi-finals. Although there are still some areas for improvement, his and his teammates’ performance is showing positive signs. With a fierce competitive spirit, fans can expect Fang-Chih Lee to achieve more success in the rest of the season.

FAQ

What events does Fang-Chih Lee compete in?

Fang-Chih Lee competes in the men’s doubles with Fang-Jen Lee.

What are Fang-Chih Lee’s notable achievements in 2025?

He reached the semi-finals of the 2025 Swiss Open and has reached the quarter-finals of major tournaments many times.

What are Fang-Chih Lee’s strengths?

Fast playing style, quick reflexes and good coordination with teammates.