Allison Quynh Lee and Lauren Lam defeated Indonesia’s Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Meilysa Trias Puspitasari 21-19, 21-10 on the evening of October 30 in the quarterfinals of the HYLO Open, advancing to the tournament semifinals.
The seventh-seeded American pair overcame a deficit in the opening game against their third-seeded opponents, who entered the match ranked 11th in the world compared to Lee and Lam at 17th. In the first set, the Indonesian duo led 11-9 at the interval before Lee and Lam leveled the score at 19-19 and secured the final two points to win 21-19. The second set saw complete control from the American team, jumping out to an 8-1 advantage and extending it to 11-4 before closing out the 21-10 victory.
Semifinal Matchup at the BWF World Tour Super 500 Tournament
Following their quarterfinal win at the BWF World Tour Super 500 event, Allison Quynh Lee and Lauren Lam advance to face top-seeded Hsu Yin-hui and Lin Jhih-yun of Taiwan on October 31.
HYLO Open 2026 — Day 4 | WD – QF🇺🇸 [7] Lauren LAM & Allison Quynh LEE def. 🇮🇩 [3] Febriana Dwipuji KUSUMA & Meilysa Trias PUSPITASARI2-0 (21-19, 21-10) | 41 mins#HYLOOpen2026 #Badminton #WD #Saarbrcken2026 pic.twitter.com/itLKrlX5Xd
Lee, born in the United States on March 24, 2005, comes from a family deeply rooted in the sport. Her father, Benny Lee, competed for the United States at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona and later coached at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Her parents operate the Synergy Badminton Academy in California, where Lee began training at the age of five.
Early Career Milestones and Junior Success
Lee established a strong junior record early in her athletic career. At age nine, she teamed with Francesca Corbett to win the Pan American Junior Badminton Championships in 2014. Five years later, at age 14, the pair became the youngest women’s doubles champions in the history of the United States national championships.
A significant milestone followed at the 2023 BWF World Junior Championships, where Lee and Corbett captured a silver medal in the girls’ doubles event, marking the first time American players medaled at the tournament. In an interview with NextShark following that performance, Lee expressed pride in representing the United States in a sport traditionally dominated by Asian and European nations, noting that competing as an Asian-American athlete helped her connect with her family’s cultural roots. “I decided to play professional badminton when I discovered my passion and potential. I have always strived to be among the best in the world,” Lee told NextShark.
Partnership Changes and International Titles
Lee partnered with Lauren Lam beginning in 2025 for women’s doubles competition. The new pairing quickly produced international results, capturing consecutive Pan American Championship titles in women’s doubles in 2025 and 2026.
Reflecting on their victory at the 2026 continental championships, Lee told the Badmintonfederatie van Amerika: “This title means so much for us, because it represents everything we trained and prepared for. We are enormously grateful for the support of our families, coaches, teammates, and above all each other’s friendship.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allison Quynh Lee’s current world ranking and seeding with Lauren Lam? At the time of the HYLO Open quarterfinals, Lee and Lam were ranked 17th in the world and competed as the tournament’s seventh-seeded pair.
Who did Lee and Lam defeat to reach the HYLO Open semifinals? They defeated Indonesia’s Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Meilysa Trias Puspitasari, who were seeded third and ranked 11th globally.
When did Lee and Lam begin playing together as a doubles pair? The two athletes teamed up for international competition starting in the 2025 season.
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