HANGZHOU, China—The BWF World Tour Finals 2025 concluded in Hangzhou, China on December 21, featuring only the top eight players and pairs from the season rankings.
In men’s singles, France’s Christo Popov (FRA) produced a breakthrough victory, defeating world No.1 Shi Yu Qi (CHN) in straight games. The 23-year-old controlled the match with sharp, aggressive play to claim his first World Tour Finals title and become the first French player to be crowned season champion.
Team Yonex athletes also enjoyed strong results across the tournament. In women’s singles, An Se Young (KOR) overcame home favorite Wang Zhi Yi (CHN) in a 96-minute battle, capturing her 11th title at major international events in 2025 and equaling the singles season record set by Kento Momota in 2019.
In men’s doubles, world No.1 pair Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae (KOR) secured their 11th victory of the season and their first World Tour Finals title together. Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping (CHN) claimed the mixed doubles crown, while Japan’s Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto (JPN) finished as runners-up in women’s doubles.
With the World Tour Finals complete, the 2025 season of major international tournaments has come to a close. Team Yonex will continue to support its athletes as they prepare for the new season, beginning with the Malaysia Open in January.
Player Equipment
Christo Popov (FRA): ARCSABER 11, BG80, POWER CUSHION 65 Z
An Se Young (KOR): ASTROX 77, BG80, POWER CUSHION AERUS Z
Kim Won Ho (KOR): NANOFLARE 700, BG80, POWER CUSHION 65 Z
Seo Seung Jae (KOR): NANOFLARE 700, BG80, POWER CUSHION 65 Z
Yuki Fukushima (JPN): ASTROX 88 D, NANOGY 95, POWER CUSHION 65 Z
Mayu Matsumoto (JPN): ARCSABER 7, AEROBITE, POWER CUSHION COMFORT Z
Feng Yan Zhe (CHN): ASTROX 77, AEROBITE, POWER CUSHION 65 Z
Huang Dong Ping (CHN): ASTROX 77, BG66 ULTIMAX, POWER CUSHION 65 Z