Singapore Open: Excellent View
Kunlavut Vitidsarn is a high-achiever who doesn’t do ordinary.
· PREM KUMAR
At just 24 years old, the Thai sensation has rewritten the record books – again. On Sunday at KFF Singapore Open 2025, Vitidsarn delivered a masterclass against China’s Lu Guang Zu, sweeping the final 21-6 21-10 in just 37 minutes.
The victory marked his fourth title of the year, but more significantly, capped off a historic weekend that confirmed his ascent to the top of the world.
A day earlier, with a semifinal win over Lin Chun Yi, Vitidsarn secured a place in history as the first Thai men’s singles player to be world No.1. When the new rankings are released Tuesday, he will be confirmed a trailblazer not only for his country but for his generation – becoming the first men’s singles player born in the 2000s to reach the summit.