Defending Champions At The Singapore Open 2025 Fail To Retain Crowns

The defending champions at the Singapore Open 2025 failed to retain their titles. Read this article to know all the details.

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By Vaishnavi Rajpoot On May 30, 2025

Defending Champions At The Singapore Open 2025 Fail To Retain Crowns — Shi Yuqi and An Se-Young

The defending champions at the Singapore Open 2025 have failed to retain their crowns. The tournament has once again lived up to its name for being a highly dramatic and unpredictable one. This year, the spotlight was on the defending champions of the Singapore Open 2025, Shi Yuqi and An Se-Young in men’s and women’s singles categories, respectively. However, their campaigns ended on 29 May in a round of 16 as they failed to seize the pressure from emerging players.

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Who Were The Defending Champions At The Singapore Open 2025?

Shi Yuqi was the reigning men’s singles defending champion at the Singapore Open 2025 and arrived as world number one. He started his title defence with a strong start and sent home favourite Jason Teh in straight sets in the opening round. Despite this promising start, he stumbled in the later rounds. Shi Yuqi faced a tough draw stacked with top 10 opponents and was unable to overcome the mounting pressure. He was defeated in the round of 16 by Lu Guangzu of China.

Meanwhile, the defending champion of the Singapore Open 2025 women’s singles, An Se-Young, was defeated by local favourite Yeo Jia Min. This loss not only ended her campaign at the tournament but also ended her 26-match winning streak, which shocked the fans and experts alike.

Who Could Now Win The Title?

With the defending champions at the Singapore Open 2025 out, several top contenders are now in line to win the title.

In men’s singles, Kunlavut Viditsarn has been in a formidable form in the tournament and is one of the strongest contenders for the title. Local favourite Loh Kean Yew is also riding a wave of confidence with local support, which makes him a secret threat.

Meanwhile, in the women’s singles category, Wang Zhiyi has been in an excellent form and could have an advantage from An Se-Young’s absence. Chen Yufei has also shown her prowess by outclassing PV Sindhu, showcasing her ability to be a top contender for the title.

With both defending champions at the Singapore Open 2025 out of the running, the tournament is set for a thrilling conclusion. The stage is now set for a highly dramatic match, with every match delivering shocking results.

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