Tian Qing (Chinese:田卿;pinyin:Tián Qīng; born 19 August 1986) is a Chinesebadminton player specializing in doubles.
Tian Qing started to practice badminton with her father Tian Jianyi who also a badminton coach in Anhua Sports School at aged 7.[2] In 1998, she moved to Hunan Province Sports School and in 2004, she competed at theWorld Junior Championships and win gold in the girls' doubles event teamed-up withYu Yang.[3] In 2006, she joined thenational team. In her early career at the national team, she was partnered withPan Pan, and they participated in the2009 World Championships, and2010 Uber Cup.[4]
In 2010, she competed at the2010 Guangzhou Asian Games in the mixed team and women's doubles event partnered withZhao Yunlei, where she won two gold medals respectively.[5] At the same year, she also competed in the mixed doubles event partnered withTao Jiaming, and they were won the titles at theChina Masters andChina Open.[6] She also won the women's doubles title at theSwiss Open withYu Yang and a gold medal at theAsia Championships withPan Pan.[7][8] In 2011, she set to teamed-up withZhao Yunlei, and they managed to win the women's doubles title at theMalaysia andSingapore Open.[9][10] They also won silver medal at the2011 BWF World Championships and ensure to compete at the2012 London Olympics.[3]
In London 2012, she and Zhao won the women's doubles gold after outplayedMizuki Fujii andReika Kakiiwa in the final. Compete as the number 2 seed, they can reach the knock-uot stage after place second in the group stage lose a match to Danish pairChristinna Pedersen andKamilla Rytter Juhl.[3][11] They also won the women's doubles title inKorea,All England, andHong Kong Open.[12][13][14]
In 2013, she won the women's doubles title at theMalaysia Open teamed-up withBao Yixin.[15] She also won theSingapore Open and became the runner-up at theFrench Open withZhao Yunlei.[16] In 2014, she and Zhao won theSuperseries Premier title at theIndonesia Open. They won the title without even having to hold a racket in the final round, following their opponentMa Jin withdrew from the match after suffered an injury.[17] In August 2014, she and Zhao won the gold medal at theWorld Championships in Copenhagen after beat their compatriotsWang Xiaoli andYu Yang.[18] At the end of the2014 BWF Superseries, they qualified to compete at theDubai World Superseries Finals. They finally became the runner-up after lose to Japanese pairMisaki Matsutomo andAyaka Takahashi in the final.[19]
In 2015, she defend her title at theIndonesia Open with different partner (Tang Jinhua).[20] She also defended her title at theHong Kong Open andWorld Championships with Zhao Yunlei.[21][22] In 2016, Tian who ranked No. 3 in the world partnered withZhao Yunlei, was not listed on the player rooster to compete at the2016 Rio Olympics. Their names replaced byLuo Ying andLuo Yu who are currently ranked No. 7. Zhao who plays in two sectors and the match schedule into consideration toChinese Olympic Committee.[23][24] In September 2016, she reported her retirement in the Chinese Press.[25]
Tian is married toZhang Nan in November 2018.[26]
Women's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2012 | Wembley Arena,London, Great Britain |  Zhao Yunlei |  Mizuki FujiiReika Kakiiwa | 21–10, 25–23 |  Gold |
Women's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Wembley Arena,London, England | Zhao Yunlei | Wang XiaoliYu Yang | 20–22, 11–21 |  Silver |
| 2013 | Tianhe Sports Center,Guangzhou, China | Zhao Yunlei |  Chang Ye-naEom Hye-won | 16–21, 19–21 |  Bronze |
| 2014 | Ballerup Super Arena,Copenhagen, Denmark | Zhao Yunlei | Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang | 21–19, 21–15 |  Gold |
| 2015 | Istora Gelora Bung Karno,Jakarta, Indonesia | Zhao Yunlei |  Christinna PedersenKamilla Rytter Juhl | 23–25, 21–8, 21–15 | Gold |
Women's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Tianhe Gymnasium,Guangzhou, China | Zhao Yunlei | Wang XiaoliYu Yang | 20–22, 21–15, 21–12 | Gold |
| 2014 | Gyeyang Gymnasium,Incheon, South Korea | Zhao Yunlei |  Nitya Krishinda MaheswariGreysia Polii | 17–21, 21–19, 17–21 | Bronze |
Women's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Bandaraya Stadium,Johor Bahru, Malaysia | Pan Pan | Du JingYu Yang | Walkover | Bronze |
| 2010 | Siri Fort Indoor Stadium,New Delhi, India | Pan Pan |  Vivian HooWoon Khe Wei | 21–10, 21–6 | Gold |
| 2011 | Sichuan Gymnasium,Chengdu, China | Zhao Yunlei | Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang | 13–21, 10–21 | Silver |
| 2012 | Qingdao Sports Centre Conson Stadium,Qingdao, China | Zhao Yunlei | Bao YixinZhong Qianxin | 21–14, 21–15 | Gold |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Siri Fort Indoor Stadium,New Delhi, India | Qiu Zihan | Yoo Yeon-seongKim Min-jung | 22–24, 21–13, 11–21 | Bronze |
Women's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Thammasat University,Pathum Thani, Thailand | Pan Pan |  Cheng Wen-hsingChien Yu-chin | 9–21, 13–21 | Silver |
| 2013 | Tennis Academy,Kazan, Russia | Luo Yu | Jang Ye-naKim So-young | 25–27, 21–15, 21–23 | Silver |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Tennis Academy,Kazan, Russia | Liu Cheng | Kim Gi-jungKim So-young | 20–22, 14–21 | Silver |
Girls' doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Minoru Arena,Richmond, Canada | Yu Yang | Feng ChenPan Pan | 15–3, 15–5 | Gold |
The BWF Superseries, which was launched on 14 December 2006 and implemented in 2007,[27] is a series of elite badminton tournaments, sanctioned by theBadminton World Federation (BWF). BWF Superseries levels areSuperseries and Superseries Premier. A season of Superseries consists of twelve tournaments around the world that have been introduced since 2011.[28] Successful players are invited to the Superseries Finals, which are held at the end of each year.
Women's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | China Open | Zhang Yawen | Du JingYu Yang | 21–14, 21–14 |  Winner |
| 2010 | Swiss Open | Yu Yang | Miyuki MaedaSatoko Suetsuna | 21–16, 21–13 | Winner |
| 2011 | Malaysia Open | Zhao Yunlei | Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang | 21–12, 6–21, 21–17 | Winner |
| 2011 | Korea Open | Zhao Yunlei | Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang | 18–21, 21–19, 4–21 |  Runner-up |
| 2011 | Singapore Open | Zhao Yunlei | Ha Jung-eunKim Min-jung | 21–13, 21–16 | Winner |
| 2011 | Denmark Open | Zhao Yunlei | Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang | 20–22, 16–21 | Runner-up |
| 2011 | French Open | Zhao Yunlei | Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang | 24–26, 15–21 | Runner-up |
| 2011 | Hong Kong Open | Zhao Yunlei | Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang | 12–21, 2–14 retired | Runner-up |
| 2012 | Korea Open | Zhao Yunlei | Ha Jung-eun Kim Min-jung | 21–18, 21–13 | Winner |
| 2012 | All England Open | Zhao Yunlei | Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang | 21–17, 21–12 | Winner |
| 2012 | Indonesia Open | Zhao Yunlei | Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang | 21–17, 9–21, 16–21 | Runner-up |
| 2012 | Hong Kong Open | Zhao Yunlei | Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang | 22–20, 14–21, 21–17 | Winner |
| 2013 | Malaysia Open | Bao Yixin | Misaki MatsutomoAyaka Takahashi | 21–16, 21–14 | Winner |
| 2013 | Singapore Open | Zhao Yunlei | Misaki Matsutomo Ayaka Takahashi | 21–19, 21–16 | Winner |
| 2013 | French Open | Zhao Yunlei | Bao YixinTang Jinhua | 13–21, 17–21 | Runner-up |
| 2014 | Indonesia Open | Zhao Yunlei | Ma JinTang Yuanting | Walkover | Winner |
| 2014 | Australian Open | Zhao Yunlei | Misaki Matsutomo Ayaka Takahashi | 21–15, 21–9 | Winner |
| 2014 | China Open | Zhao Yunlei | Wang Xiaoli Yu Yang | 16–21, 21–19, 20–22 | Runner-up |
| 2014 | Hong Kong Open | Zhao Yunlei | Misaki Matsutomo Ayaka Takahashi | 21–13, 21–13 | Winner |
| 2014 | Dubai World Superseries Finals | Zhao Yunlei | Misaki Matsutomo Ayaka Takahashi | 17–21, 14–21 | Runner-up |
| 2015 | Australian Open | Tang Jinhua | Ma Jin Tang Yuanting | 19–21, 21–16, 20–22 | Runner-up |
| 2015 | Indonesia Open | Tang Jinhua | Nitya Krishinda MaheswariGreysia Polii | 21–11, 21–10 | Winner |
| 2015 | Denmark Open | Zhao Yunlei | Jung Kyung-eunShin Seung-chan | Walkover | Runner-up |
| 2015 | Hong Kong Open | Zhao Yunlei | Tang Yuanting Yu Yang | 21–15, 21–12 | Winner |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | China Masters | Tao Jiaming | Xu ChenYu Yang | 21–11, 21–14 | Winner |
| 2010 | Japan Open | Tao Jiaming | Zhang NanZhao Yunlei | 19–21, 20–22 | Runner-up |
| 2010 | China Open | Tao Jiaming | Zhang Nan Zhao Yunlei | 21–18, 21–17 | Winner |
| 2011 | Malaysia Open | Tao Jiaming | He HanbinMa Jin | 13–21, 21–13, 16–21 | Runner-up |
| 2011 | Korea Open | Tao Jiaming | Zhang Nan Zhao Yunlei | 17–21, 21–13, 19–21 | Runner-up |
The BWF Grand Prix had two levels, theBWF Grand Prix and Grand Prix Gold. It was a series of badminton tournaments sanctioned by theBadminton World Federation (BWF) which was held from 2007 to 2017.
Women's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Philippines Open | Pan Pan |  Cheng Wen-hsingChien Yu-chin | 20–22, 14–21 | Runner-up |
| 2009 | German Open | Pan Pan | Cheng ShuZhao Yunlei | 21–18, 13–21, 16–21 | Runner-up |
| 2010 | Bitburger Open | Pan Pan |  Lotte Bruil-JonathansPauline van Dooremalen | 21–7, 21–10 | Winner |
| 2011 | Thailand Open | Zhao Yunlei | Bao Yixin Cheng Shu | 21–7, 21–8 | Winner |
| 2016 | Thailand Masters | Zhao Yunlei | Tang YuantingYu Yang | 11–21, 21–12, 23–21 | Winner |
Women's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2007 | Austrian International | Pan Pan | Cheng ShuZhao Yunlei | 18–21, 13–21 | Runner-up |
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