Total Prize Money : US$1,500,000 Schedule/Result/LiveScore : https://www.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/c99d04d4-0b11-416e-9f7b-3c1617ab775f/Matches Tournament time-table Group-Stage DRAW 2021 CHAMPIONS => https://bwfworldtourfinals.bwfbadmi...f-world-tour-finals-2021-new-dates/2021-12-05 MS - Viktor Axelsen (DEN) WS - An Se Young (KOR) MD - Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi (JPN) WD - Kim So Yeong/Kong Hee Yong (KOR) XD - Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Sapsiree Taerattanachai (THA) RETURN TO BANGKOK Bangkok once again staging one of BWF flagship events after 2020 edition in holiday-themed backdrop when Christmas is approaching. Guangzhou cancellation ensues following COVID-19 spiking case and strict restriction by local government. Four debutants will taste their maiden experience to compete in BWF season-ending grand event that offers alluring prize money, the most lucrative tournament of badminton standard which comprises of the so-called top eight qualifiers despite it’s not precisely to earmark the best in terms of real strength reflection. The undisputed Axelsen is predicted to extend his supremacy based on head to-head statistics and recent encounter result against other seven competitors then question looms who can challenge the mighty Dane here? Only Loh KY who beat the Olympic Champion in most recent times in Odense but it’s not durable record as Axelsen avenged his defeat briefly in Paris at following week. Former World Champion is drawn into group of death alongside Ginting, Christie and TPE seasoned campaigner Chou TC where none is the favorite in group B. The dark-horse Prannoy and the skyrocketed Naraoka perhaps could spice up the exciting atmosphere whilst China will bank on the underdog Lu GZ who barely seizes spotlight or creating sensational result thus far, this is a rare moment for the energizer Chinese to perform beyond his ordinary outcome, all three will seek runner-up position of group A, on paper scenario it's heavyweight job to topple Axelsen. Women singles competition radiates enticing prospect and close rivalry starring current leading ladies, reigning World Champion Yamaguchi, defending champion An SY, three-time winner Tai Tzu Ying and the Olympic Champion Chen YF occupy favorite position to snatch US$120,000 jackpot. These four frontrunners present sizable talking point along twelve months. Yamaguchi won the biggest one, World Championship and All England plus Japan Open. Chen had cruised into seven finals but only topped INA Masters podium while Tai and An grabbed three titles each. He BJ who’s in great shape that manifested into back-to-back S750 victories in Europe and home darling Intanon can’t be ruled out for title contention. Busanan and Tunjung level of play have not there yet but both of them could trouble several high-profile names, the latter is the most surprising qualifier to replace 2018 champion Pusarla Sindhu. An evenly contest and intricating outlook yet gripping clashes where unpredictable result reigns supreme between eight men’s doubles pairs as most of them have fluctuative, ups and down display, only top-seed Indonesians Alfian/Ardianto who first time ever to compete the Finals indicate stability and reap harvest this season. Women’s doubles discipline misses Japanese combinations as Matsuyama/Shida pulled out, the uncommon landscape where badminton fans will witness a bunch of fresh faces, Jeong/Kim, Zhang/Zheng, Aimsaards sisters among the newcomers where Chen/Jia stand as strongest contender despite they join tricky group, rapid rise Tan/Thinaah and Indonesia mainstays Rahayu/Ramadhanti could derail China plot. Quiet from observation, mixed doubles category will showcase the dominant partnerships Zheng/Huang who had been splitted temporary early this year but rebound fiercely since won Badminton Asian Championships last April. A daunting task seemingly for other contestants to halt the Chinese ambition to reclaim 2019 crown. Home favorites Bass/Popor find onerous duty to create hat-trick judging their dwindling performance lately. The well-improved local duo Jomkoh/Paewsampran earn World Tour Finals ticket as last minute entry, thanks to Watanabe/Higashino withdrawal.
Futile effort by Tai TY to narrow seven points deficit and level the scoreline, 7-14 to 18-18 then screwed up the plot through unforced errors in vital moment, missed accuracy. The last victory over TPE ace isn't a fluke for He BJ who transforming into much better player, significantly reduction of sloppy style and impatient. Tactical wise, the lefthander China contructs precise strategy to play aggressively and dictated game to minimize time for her opponent to orchestrate wizardry shots through brilliant net play.
Greetings to my fellow Badminton Fans, Given WTF Finals is the 3rd tournament after Presitgious OLY and WC that I never miss,I have to watch all the matches even though none of my favs are playing in this edition. I had high hopes from PV & Carol however,WTF 2018 Champion,had to pull out due to her injury and 2020 Finalist,sadly didnt have enough points to make the cut. Similarly,SYQ,WTF 2018 Champion,my only MS fav,didnt have enough points to make it to the finals this time around. My WD favs,FukuHiro,face the same issue so no WD treat either for me. Its been a good first day so far,HBJ has given a hard blow to TTY quite smartly in the first match and nice clash of all Chinese and Thai WD affair...Excited to see who takes the end of the year tittle this year around ! Best of luck to all you whose favs are playing and I know the best one will eventually win it. See you guys soon !!
Who's coaching the French at the moment? He spoke English with the players and had an English accent but I didn't recognise him?
He Bingjiao has the skills to take on anyone but her fitness, stamina specifically, is still sometimes put to the test. Had it gone to three sets with Tai TY after failing to maintain her seven points lead in G2 at 18-all, I'm not sure if she can prevail in the decider.
Didn't get to watch how Chen Yufei lost to GM Tunjung. Anyway, based on how the fierce attacking GMT played the last couple of tournaments, if she can cut down on her mistakes and be more consistent in her shotmaking,I believe she has the ability to surprise any of the top 10 players now. Let's not forget,it was none other than GM Tunjung who beat Akane Yamaguchi twice in a row at the MAS Masters and MAS Open this July.
Perhaps Wang Yilu a bit rusty coming back from a couple months injury layoff, the CHN pair was duly beaten by the MAS Tan Kian Meng/Lai Pei Jing, albeit in three sets.
Good to see Loh Kean Yew on the boil besting Chou Tien Chen, in which case, our chances of seeing him stopping Viktor Axelsen here should they meet is not an unrealistic proposition.
