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KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2025
2025-05-27 to 2025-06-01
Source: REUTERS/VCG
KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2025 will officially take place from May 27 to June 1. As a Super 750 level event of the BWF, the total prize money of this Singapore Open is as high as $950,000, which has attracted many top players worldwide.
In the men’s singles, Shi Yuqi, the top seed of the competition and currently ranked first in the world, will be stationed in the upper half of the draw. In his first round, he will face Jia Heng Jason Teh, a local Singaporean player. As the defending champion of this tournament, Shi Yuqi’s strength naturally does not need to be mentioned. Not long ago at the Sudirman Cup, Shi Yuqi won the men’s singles title and led China to win the Sudirman Cup for the 14th time, achieving four consecutive wins. Shi Yuqi’s biggest opponent in the upper half should be Anders Antonsen, the third-seeded player of the competition. The two have had 10 previous matches, with Shi Yuqi leading 7-3. Their last encounter was in the final of the Malaysian Open in January, where Shi Yuqi defeated Antonsen 2-0 to win. Besides, there is Japan’s famous player Kodai Naraoka and “Singapore No. 1” Loh Kean Yew in the upper half, making the competition quite fierce.
In the lower half, Kunlavut Vitidsarn, the second seed of the competition, will face Kenta Nishimoto, a Japanese player, in the first round. However, Vitidsarn has an obvious advantage over Nishimoto, having won seven out of their 10 previous matches. At the same time, Li Shifeng, the third seed of the competition, will also face Koki Watanabe from Japan in the first round. However, given Li Shifeng’s recent hot form and ability, Koki Watanabe is unlikely to pose much threat to him. The match between Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Li Shifeng is undoubtedly the most anticipated game in the lower half, and they are likely to meet in the quarterfinals. Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Li Shifeng have had 10 previous encounters, each winning five times, which is evenly matched. Their last encounter was in the group stage of the 2023 BWF World Tour Finals, where Li Shifeng defeated Vitidsarn 2-0.
Facing the encirclement of a number of top players, Shi Yuqi must adjust himself to the best condition and bring out all his strength and tactical level to break through. At the same time, we look forward to every player performing excellently in this competition and presenting exciting matches for fans and audiences. Let’s wait and see Shi Yuqi’s wonderful performance to see if he can successfully defend his title!