Japan’s Yuta Watanabe and Maya Taguchi defeated South Korea’s Kim Jae Hyeon and Jang Ha Jeong 21–19, 21–14 in the mixed doubles final of the VICTOR Korea Masters 2026 on 9 August 2026.
The match was played on Court 1, with the Japanese pair producing a straight-games victory to claim the mixed doubles title.
Watanabe and Taguchi made a strong start and edged a competitive opening game 21–19. Kim and Jang stayed close throughout the game, but the Japanese pair secured the crucial points to take the early lead.
The second game was more decisive. Watanabe and Taguchi established greater control and extended their advantage as the game progressed. They eventually closed out the second game 21–14, completing the straight-games victory.
The result saw Watanabe and Taguchi finish as champions of the mixed doubles draw, while Kim Jae Hyeon and Jang Ha Jeong finished runners-up.
Standout Performances
- Yuta Watanabe / Maya Taguchi: Defeated Kim Jae Hyeon / Jang Ha Jeong 21–19, 21–14.
- Kim Jae Hyeon / Jang Ha Jeong: Finished runners-up after a competitive opening game.
- Round: Mixed Doubles Final.
- Result: Watanabe and Taguchi won the title.
Turning Point
The opening game was the key stage of the final. Kim and Jang remained within reach, but Watanabe and Taguchi won the decisive points to take it 21–19. The Japanese pair then carried that advantage into the second game and closed out the final 21–14.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: VICTOR Korea Masters 2026
- Category: Mixed Doubles
- Round: Final
- Date: 9 August 2026
- Court: Court 1
- Winner: Yuta Watanabe / Maya Taguchi
- Runner-up: Kim Jae Hyeon / Jang Ha Jeong
- Final Score: 21–19, 21–14
- Result: Watanabe and Taguchi won the mixed doubles title.