Tennis: Cao Chia-yi and Lee Ya-hsin Capture Formosa Cup Doubles Title, Making History

Taiwanese tennis player Cao Chia-yi, alongside partner Lee Ya-hsin, has clinched the doubles title at the second Taipei Station of the 2026 Formosa Cup International Women's Professional Tennis Championship. The pair secured a decisive victory against Japan's Momona Kitamura and Aiko Horihata, winning 6-0, 6-4 in the final held at the Taipei Tennis Center.

This triumph is particularly significant for Cao Chia-yi, as it marks her second consecutive doubles championship in the Formosa Cup series and establishes her as the first player in the tournament's history to achieve this feat. Her winning streak includes four consecutive wins and not dropping a single set throughout this week's competition.

Cao Chia-yi, who made a comeback to competitive play this year, has been on a strong run. Last week, she partnered with South Korea's Da-bin Baek to win the doubles title. This week, teaming up with her senior from National Taiwan University of Sport, Lee Ya-hsin, they defeated the top-seeded Japanese duo and the third seeds en route to the championship.

Despite a brief rain delay, the final match saw Lee Ya-hsin and Cao Chia-yi dominate the first set. In the second set, they faced tougher resistance but managed to break back after an early deficit. Cao Chia-yi's net play in the crucial final game pressured their opponents into an unforced error, sealing the match.

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The previous two tournaments in Singapore were runner-up finishes. Winning back-to-back titles here on home soil in Taipei feels like making up for that small regret. It also gives me a lot of confidence for my new start, and I hope it inspires me to return to my peak!