Robertson and Emms reunite to mark their All England triumph!
We can proudly announce that English mixed doubles pair Nathan Robertson and Gail Emms will be back together for one weekend only when they will play host to some of our lucky YONEX All England Open guests.
In 2025, the prestigious YONEX All England Championships is back in Birmingham, returning to the Utilita Arena in mid-March. And what better way to supplement all the action from finals weekend than to enjoy the climax to our Super 1000 extravaganza alongside two iconic names in the history of the sport in this country.
Together, Nathan and Gail were a badminton force to be reckoned with from the very start…Robertson initially paired with Emms to win bronze in the World Junior Championships in Kuala Lumpur at the age of just 17!
Gold in the 2004 European Championships was followed by an inspiring journey to the Olympic gold medal match in Athens that same year. The World Championship title was theirs following victory in Madrid two years later and they added Commonwealth gold to their medal haul when they beat New Zealand mixed pair Daniel Shirley and Sara Petersen in Melbourne.
Sandwiched in between was a notable triumph at the famous YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships; Emms and Robertson defeated Thomas Laybourn and Kamilla Rytter Juhl of Denmark to lift the prestigious All England silverware in Birmingham exactly 20 years ago this year.
Nathan now coaches the up and coming English stars of today and tomorrow and was the courtside coaching support to Ben, Sean and Kirsty in Paris this summer, while Gail has since been awarded an MBE for her services to the sport. In March, they are back together to celebrate all things All England!
The pair will be available to talk to ticket holders attending this year’s event on both the Saturday and Sunday. Visitors to the Badminton England Lounge will be able to meet our VIP guests in person and learn all about about their memorable All England win in 2005.
Don’t forget to buy your ticket to Finals weekend this year – tickets are selling fast. Remember one ticket buys you five finals on Sunday – and a ticket for just one session equates to five semi-finals on the Saturday!
Hear the first-hand account from the pair’s historic All England victory in 2005. Learn all about the duo’s journey to an Olympic Final as members of Team GB in 2004. Even pick up some top tips and coaching insights from two of the very best to have represented our country.
Secure your seat at the 2025 YONEX All England Open.
