Note: the season final was referred to as BWF World Tour Finals (from 2018) and BWF Super Series Masters Final (2008-2017), as well as HSBC World Tour Final. From 1983 to 2001 the season finals were called The World Badminton Grand Prix Finals. Get more like this, subscribe to the Global Badminton Community Newsletter
42018 China:Â Shi Yuqi, China
The BWF World Tour Finals took place in Guangzhou, China in 2018.
In the first semifinal, Shi Yuqi ousted Sameer Verma in three close sets. In the second semifinal showdown, Japan’s Kento Momota swiftly exited Son Wan-ho of Chinese Taipei in two sets.
The final came down to a much-awaited match between Shi Yuqi and Kento Momota. Following an impressive performance, Shi Yuqi emerged victorious after winning by a big margin in straight sets.
