In Bangkok, 2022 BWF World Tour Finals badminton has kicked-off with numerous surprising results including loss of Chou Tien-chen and HS Prannoy, we examine the latest results, tournament schedule, draw, tickets, prize money, & live streaming details
On Wednesday, the prestigious HSBC BWF World Tour Finals kicked-off with eight top players from the 2022 BWF World Tour and despite his best efforts against Kodai Naraoka, India’s sole representative HS Prannoy fell short in his opening match before losing by score of 12-21, 21-9, 17-21.
BWF World Tour Finals Badminton 2022 Men’s Singles Results Today, Day 2 Schedule, Date, Time, Draw, Tickets, Standings, Prize Money, And Live Streaming
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2022 BWF World Tour Finals: Men’s Singles Day 1 Results, Score, Winners, & Latest Standings
In his opening group-stage match at the men’s singles event of 2022 BWF World Tour Finals, Viktor Axelsen dispatched his opponent Lu Guangzu with ease, as he secured straight-set victory by score of 21-13, 21-11. Meanwhile, in the other Group-A match on Wednesday, Indian star HS Prannoy lost against Kodai Naraoka by score of 12-21, 21-9, 17-21 after an intense struggle. On Thursday, Prannoy will attempt to win his match against Lu Guangzu and keep his semi-final qualification dreams alive.
Elsewhere in Group-B, Loh Kean Yew thrashed Taiwanese ace Chou Tien-chen to win in straight-set by score of 21-15, 21-17. In an all-Indonesian clash on Wednesday, Jonatan Christie lost against compatriot Anthony Sinisuka Ginting by score of 21-6, 10-21, 9-21 owing to superb comeback from Ginting. On Thursday, Ginting will face-off against Chou Tien-chen and Loh will take on Christie. For this ongoing tournament, fans can purchase their tickets from here.
2022 BWF World Tour Finals: Men’s Singles Group A Standings
| Rank | Player | Matches | Win | Loss | Points |
| 1 | Viktor Axelsen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Kodai Naraoka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Prannoy H. S. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Lu Guangzu | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2022 BWF World Tour Finals: Men’s Singles Group B Standings
| Rank | Player | Matches | Win | Loss | Points |
| 1 | Loh Kean Yew | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Anthony Sinisuka Ginting | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Jonatan Christie | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Chou Tien-chen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2022 BWF World Tour Finals: Men’s Singles Group A Results & Scores
| Date | Match | ||
| 7 Dec | Prannoy H. S. | 12-21, 21-9, 17-21 | Kodai Naraoka |
| 7 Dec | Viktor Axelsen | 21-13, 21-11 | Lu Guangzu |
| 8 Dec | Prannoy H. S. | vs | Lu Guangzu |
| 8 Dec | Viktor Axelsen | vs | Kodai Naraoka |
| 9 Dec | Viktor Axelsen | vs | Prannoy H. S. |
| 9 Dec | Kodai Naraoka | vs | Lu Guangzu |
2022 BWF World Tour Finals: Men’s Singles Group B Results & Scores
| Date | Match | ||
| 7 Dec | Jonatan Christie | 12-21, 21-9, 17-21 | Anthony Sinisuka Ginting |
| 7 Dec | Chou Tien-chen | 21-13, 21-11 | Loh Kean Yew |
| 8 Dec | Chou Tien-chen | vs | Anthony Sinisuka Ginting |
| 8 Dec | Jonatan Christie | vs | Loh Kean Yew |
| 9 Dec | Chou Tien-chen | vs | Jonatan Christie |
| 9 Dec | Anthony Sinisuka Ginting | vs | Loh Kean Yew |
Points Award System
BWF World Tour Finals, an elite competition, will give each category winner 12,000 BWF points, while each runner-up would receive 10,200 points. With such significant BWF points on the line, significant changes in the BWF World Rankings may be anticipated, with the winner guaranteed to move up in the rankings.
| Winner | Runner-up | Semi-finalist | 3rd in group | 4th in group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000 | 10,200 | 8,400 | 6,600 | 4,800 |
Prize Money Pool Distribution
According to the BWF, the victor of the men’s singles category will receive $120,000 as opposed to the runner-up’s $60,000 prize. Meanwhile, each semi-final loser will get respectable $30,000 in prize money from the total prize fund of $1,500,000. However, each contestant in singles category of this competition is assured of $9,500 prize money.
| Achievement | Winner | Runner-up | Semi-finalist | 3rd in group | 4th in group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singles | $120,000 | $60,000 | $30,000 | $16,500 | $9,000 |
| Doubles | $126,000 | $60,000 | $30,000 | $19,500 | $10,500 |
When And Where to Watch: Live Stream & Telecast BWF World Tour Finals
HS Prannoy will be competing at the BWF World Championships in 2022, and sports fans in India will be able to watch him through streaming platforms like VOOT & Jio Cinema. Meanwhile, all matches from 2022 BWF World Tour Finals will be broadcasted live on Sports18 channel in India.
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