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Taipei Open 2025
2025-05-06 to 2025-05-11
Source: REUTERS/Ana Beltran
Taipei Open 2025 will take place from May 6 to 11 at the Taipei Arena, with a total prize money of $240,000. Judging from the list of registered players, local players in Chinese Taipei are making a strong showing. Chou Tien Chen, who has won the championship four times here, leads the men’s singles, along with Lin Chun Yi, Chia Hao LEE, Wang Tzu Wei, Chi Yu Jen, and SU Li Yang. Foreign players include Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew, Canada’s Brian Yang, and Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan, among others.
Looking at the men’s singles draw, top seed Chou Tien Chen from Chinese Taipei will be in the upper half of the bracket. In his first round, he will face Takuma Obayashi from Japan. Without any surprises, Chou should advance easily and is likely to secure a spot in the semifinals. Overall, the only player in the upper half who might pose a threat to him is his compatriot, third seed Chia Hao Lee. It’s worth mentioning that Chia Hao Lee once reached the final of the All England Open, where he unfortunately lost 0-2 to Shi Yuqi, currently ranked No. 1 in the world. However, this performance was still commendable. If Chou and Lee meet head-to-head, their match is sure to generate anticipation among local fans.
On the other hand, second seed Loh Kean Yew will be positioned in the lower half of the bracket. His main rival in the lower half is Lin Chun Yi, known as the “left-handed ace.” The two have met three times before, with Lin maintaining a perfect record. Loh Kean Yew has attracted many fans due to his handsomeness, optimistic and cheerful personality, and entertaining playing style, but there are still many debates about his actual skill level. This is mainly because he has not won many titles since winning the 2021 World Championships. Loh Kean Yew is a very typical offensive player with extremely aggressive tactics, but his division skills are relatively monotonous. As for Lin Chun Yi, he is adept at variable-speed attacks, using sudden acceleration and offensive moves to catch opponents off guard, with strong killing threats and pressures. He can maintain a high level of kill shots throughout the game. If the two meet successfully, it will certainly be a fierce offensive battle.
This Taipei Open has gathered many top players in the badminton world, and as the four-time champion of this event, Chou Tien Chen is undoubtedly the favorite to win the championship. However, Loh Kean Yew, Lin Chun Yi, and Chia Hao Lee are also eyeing the championship title. A top-level showdown is imminent. Who will claim the championship glory? Please stay tuned, dear fans!