Race to Finals: Home Stretch Begins
What new twists await as the final quarter of the 2025 season unfolds?
· BWF STAFF
For those seeking a ticket to the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2025, the qualifying window comprises of four tournaments in Europe followed by a tournament each in Korea, Japan and Australia. Given how intense each category has been, there are bound to be some photo-finishes at the close of the qualifying period.
Overall, the 2025 season has seen a few standout players and pairs, but the chasing pack has become ever more competitive.
In men’s singles, Shi Yu Qi finally quelled all doubts about his pedigree with the TotalEnergies BWF World Championships gold, while also capturing three Super 1000 titles – his career-best season. Will he push on to achieve further glory in the rest of the season?