The China Open is a professional badminton tournament on the BWF Tour that is played at the Changzhou Olympic Sports Centre in Jiangsu.
I have put together the below guide so you can find out more about the Draw, Schedule, Players, and Prize Money for the 2023 tournament in China.
2023 China Open
| Location: | Changzhou, Jiangsu |
| BWF Tour Level: | Super 1000 |
| Draw Size: | 32 |
| Prize Money: | US$1,250,000 |
Dates
The 2023 BWF China Open badminton tournament was held from the 5th to the 10th of September 2023.
The 2023 tournament in Changzhou was played the week before the BWF Super 500 tournament in Hong Kong.
Players
The entry list for the 2023 tournament in Changzhou has now been released and below is a selection of players who will feature in the 2023 singles events, with Viktor Axelsen and An Se Young the top seeds.
Men’s Singles Players
- Viktor Axelsen
- Anthony Sinisuka Ginting
- Kunlavut Vitidsarn
- Kodai Naraoka
- Jonatan Christie
- Li Shi Feng
- Loh Kean Yew
- Shi Yu Qi
Women’s Singles Players
- An Se Young
- Akane Yamaguchi
- Chen Yu Fei
- Tai Tzu Ying
- He Bing Jiao
- Carolina Marin
- Ratchanok Intanon
- Gregoria Mariska Tunjung
Program/Schedule
Below is the schedule for the 2023 tournament in Changzhou, with the finals being played on Sunday, the 10th of September 2023.
| Day | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday – Day 1 | 5 September 2023 | Round 0f 32 Matches |
| Wednesday – Day 2 | 6 September 2023 | Round 0f 32 Matches |
| Thursday – Day 3 | 7 September 2023 | Round 0f 16 Matches |
| Friday – Day 4 | 8 September 2023 | Quarterfinal Matches |
| Saturday – Day 5 | 9 September 2023 | Semifinal Matches |
| Sunday – Day 6 | 10 September 2023 | Finals |
Draw
The draws for the 2023 tournament in Changzhou can be viewed on the BWF Tournament Software portal (see links below).
Men’s Singles: View Draw
Women’s Singles Main: View Draw
Men’s Doubles: View Draw
Women’s Doubles: View Draw
Mixed Doubles: View Draw
Prize Money and Points
The total prize fund for the 2023 China Open will be $1,250,000 US Dollars, with the prize and ranking points being split as follows.
Men’s/Women’s Singles
The winner of the men’s singles tournament in 2023 received $87,500 and 12,000 BWF points, while the runner-up won $42,500 and 10,200 BWF points.
| Performance | $ | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $87,500 | 12,000 |
| Finalist | $42,500 | 10,200 |
| Semifinalist | $17,500 | 8,400 |
| Quarterfinalist | $6,875 | 6,600 |
| Round of 16 | $3,750 | 4,800 |
| Round of 32 | $1,250 | 3,000 |
Men’s/Women’s/Mixed Doubles (Per Team)
The winners of the men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles tournaments in 2023 received $92,500 and 12,000 ranking points, while the runners-up won $43,750 and 10,200 ranking points.
| Performance | $ | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Winners | $92,500 | 12,000 |
| Finalists | $43,750 | 10,200 |
| Semifinalists | $17,500 | 8,400 |
| Quarterfinalists | $7,812 | 6,600 |
| Round of 16 | $4,062 | 4,800 |
| Round of 32 | $1,250 | 3,000 |
2023 List of Winners, Runners-Up, and Results
NB: The China Open Badminton tournament was not played in 2020, 2021, or 2022 due to restrictions in place in China.
Men’s Singles (MS)
The winner of the 2023 MS competition was Viktor Axelsen who defeated Lu Guangzu 21-16, 21-19 in the 2023 final (see match highlights below).
Men’s Doubles (MD)
The winners of the 2023 MD competition were Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang who defeated Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik 21-12, 21-14 in the final.
Women’s Singles (WS)
The winner of the 2023 WS competition was An Se-young who beat Akane Yamaguchi 21-10, 21-19 in the final.
Women’s Doubles (WD)
The winners of the 2023 WD competition were Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan who beat Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee 21-11, 21-17 in the final.
Mixed Doubles (XD)
The winners of the 2023 XD competition were Seo Seung-jae and Chae Yoo-jung who beat Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue 21-19, 21-12 in the final.
FAQ
What is the prize money for the 2023 China Badminton Open?
Prize money for the 2023 China Badminton Open was $1,250,000 US Dollars.
How much does the winner of the women’s and men’s singles receive?
The winners in the 2023 singles events received $87,500 in prize money.