Momota Races Ahead in Earnings
Kento Momota’s earnings in the first quarter of this year have soared to nearly US$100,000.
· DEV SUKUMAR
The Japanese, winner of the German Open and the All England and runner-up at the Indonesia Masters, saw US$94,550 added to his career earnings. He made US$70,000 by winning the All England.
The calculation of prize money includes earnings from the Swiss Open (12 to 17 March).
Not far behind him in the earnings list this season is Chen Yufei, women’s singles winner of the All England. Chen followed up her win in Birmingham with a triumph at the Swiss Open, and is now richer by US$86,325.