The Australian Open is an international badminton tournament held in Australia. It was upgraded to a Grand Prix Gold event in 2011, and between 2014 and 2017 it was part of the Super Series. From 2018 to 2022, it was classified as a Super 300 event on the BWF World Tour. Since 2023, the tournament has been elevated to Super 500 status.

The Australian Open Women's Doubles Qualifying (WD Qual) is a prestigious preliminary event held as part of the Australian Open badminton tournament. This qualifying round provides emerging and established women's doubles pairs the opportunity to earn a coveted spot in the main draw of the Australian Open. Featuring intense matches and high-level competition, the WD Qual showcases the talent and determination of doubles teams vying for a chance to compete on one of the sport's biggest stages in Australia. Successful pairs in this qualifying event demonstrate their skill, teamwork, and resilience, making the Australian Open WD Qual a thrilling and essential part of the tournament's journey.