The Singapore Open 2025 is a prestigious BWF Super 750 event, which is currently underway at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The tournament features a massive prize pool of $1,000,000 and is known for drawing elite badminton players from around the world. With the tournament’s history of upsets and high-stakes drama, all eyes will be on the defending champions: Shi Yuqi in men’s singles and An Se-Young in women’s singles. The question remains: Will they defend the champions’ reign again at the Singapore Open 2025? Let’s find out.
Who Are The Defending Champions Of The Singapore Open 2025?
Shi Yuqi, the world number one from China, returns to the Singapore Open 2025 as the reigning men’s singles champion. Shi showcased his resilience and outstanding tactics in the 2024 season and began his 2025 campaign with a solid straight-games victory over local favourite Jason Teh.
On the women’s side, South Korea’s An Se-Young stands as the dominant force. The Olympic champion and world number 1 is not only the defending champion but also boasts an impressive 26-match winning streak, making her a top player to beat. She started her title defence with a commanding win over China’s Gao Fangjie.
Will The Defending Champions Reign Again At The Singapore Open 2025?
Both defending champions have shown strong form in their opening rounds, indicating their willingness to defend their title. However, Shi Yuqi specifically faces a tough draw, with several top-10 players in contention. An Se-Young, while being one of the most dominant forces, will experience rising stars eager to end her streak.
Who Are The Potential Threats?
Several players will become a threat to the defending champions, such as Kunlavut Viditsarn, who is ranked number two, known for his formidable form and upsetting defending champions multiple times.
Loh Kean Yew, the home favourite and former world champion, is in strong form. Recently, winning the Chinese Taipei Open could also pose potential threats.
Meanwhile, in the women’s singles, Wang Zhiyi is in excellent form and could challenge the defending champion An Se-Young, if they meet in the later rounds.
While Shi Yuqi and An Se-Young have started their title defence at the Singapore Open 2025 on a positive note, the road to back-to-back tournament titles will definitely be an interesting one.
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