From Erland Kops to Tony Gunawan, Top 10 Men’s US Open Badminton Stars Ever

By Aniket Kuila | June 20,2025

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Erland Kops

From 1963 to 1969, Kops won 6 titles for Denmark.3 Men's Singles, 2 Men's Doubles, and 1 Mixed Doubles.

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Mike Butler

With 7 titles in his hands, 2 Men's Singles, 2 Men's Doubles, and 3 Mixed Doubles for Canada from 1983 to 1986.

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Jim Poole

He has won 5 titles for the United States from 1958 to 1973, with 2 Men's Singles, 2 Men's Doubles, and 1 Mixed Doubles.

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Joe Alston

For the United States, Joe has won 6 titles from 1954 to 1967, 1 Men's Singles, 4 Men's Doubles, and  1 Mixed Doubles.

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Tony Gunawan

While representing the United States, Tony has won 6 titles from 2002 to 2012, with 4 Men's Doubles and 2 Mixed Doubles.

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Finn Kobbero

While representing the United States, Finn has won 5 titles from 1956 to 1960, with 1 Men's Singles 2 Men's Doubles and 2 Mixed Doubles.

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Poul-Erik Hoyer-Larsen

In his name, there are 2 titles, and both titles he won in Men's Singles for Denmark from 1992 to 1997.

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Channarong Ratanaseangsuang

Channarong won 3 titles from 1964 to 1968, and he represented 2 nations, Thailand and Canada. 2 Men's Singles and 1 Mixed Doubles.

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Fung Permadi

2 titles in his name, and both the titles he won were in Men's Singles for Indonesia from 1990 to 1998.

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Lee Hyun-il

A badminton player from South Korea has won 2 titles from 2001 to 2016, and both titles he won were in Men's Singles.

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