Odense, Denmark—The VICTOR Denmark Open 2025, a prestigious BWF World Tour Super 750 event held from October 14–19 at the Jyske Bank Arena in Odense, concluded with a thrilling set of finals, showcasing both familiar dominance and significant breakthroughs. Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie claimed a momentous Men’s Singles title, while South Korea’s An Se-young continued her spectacular season, and the Chinese and Korean pairs split the doubles crowns.
The tournament, a key stop on the BWF World Tour, featured an increased total prize money of US$950,000, a significant US$100,000 increase from the previous edition. This substantial prize purse underlines the growing status of the event, which delivered world-class badminton throughout the week.
Singles Titles: Christie’s Super 750 Triumph and An Se-young’s Eighth
Men’s Singles: Jonatan Christie Secures First Super 750 Title of the Year
The Men’s Singles final saw a gripping encounter between the Indonesian ace, Jonatan Christie (often called “Jojo”), and China’s Shi Yuqi. Christie, who entered the final having already secured the Korea Open Super 500 title in late September, demonstrated superb form and mental toughness to defeat Shi Yuqi in three hard-fought games.
Jonatan Christie (INA) def. Shi Yuqi (CHN): 13–21, 21–15, 21–15
After dropping the first game 13–21, Christie rallied magnificently, taking the second game 21–15 to force a decider. The third game was a masterclass from Christie, who completely shut down his opponent, winning emphatically 21–15. This victory marks Christie’s second title of 2025 and, most importantly, his first BWF Super 750 title of the season, a significant milestone for Indonesian Men’s Singles badminton this year. The victory earns him the Singles Winner’s prize money of $66,500.
Women’s Singles: An Se-young’s Unstoppable Streak Continues
In the Women’s Singles category, world number one An Se-young of South Korea reinforced her position as the sport’s dominant force. The final pitched her against China’s Wang Zhiyi, whom An has repeatedly faced and overcome this season, including in the finals of the Malaysia Open, All England Open, Japan Open, and China Masters.
An Se-young (KOR) def. Wang Zhiyi (CHN): 21–5, 24–22
An Se-young’s performance in the final was initially overwhelming, as she blitzed through the first game with a decisive 21–5 scoreline. The second game proved a tighter contest, with Wang Zhiyi pushing the Korean star to the limit, but An held her nerve to close out the match in straight games, 24–22. This victory is the Korean sensation’s remarkable eighth title of the 2025 season and her fourth Super 750 title of the year, further solidifying her global supremacy. Like Christie, she receives $66,500 for her victory.
Doubles Results and Prize Money Breakdown
Men’s Doubles: Japanese Pair Takes the Crown
The Men’s Doubles final featured an exciting match between Japan’s Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi and Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri. The Japanese former world champions, who defeated the strong Indian pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in the semi-finals, continued their impressive run in the final.
Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi (JPN) def. Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri (INA): 21–18, 15–21, 21–19
The Japanese pair secured the title in a tense three-game battle: 21–18, 15–21, 21–19, marking a significant return to form for the duo.
Women’s Doubles: All-Korean Final Dominance
The Women’s Doubles title was contested in an all-Korean affair, pitting Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee against their compatriots Kim Hye-jeong and Kong Hee-yong.
Baek Ha-na/Lee So-hee (KOR) def. Kim Hye-jeong/Kong Hee-yong (KOR): 15–21, 21–14, 21–15
Baek and Lee recovered from losing the first game 15–21 to dominate the rest of the match, winning the final two games 21–14 and an emphatic 21–15 to claim the gold.
Mixed Doubles: Chinese Pair Triumphs
China’s Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping secured the Mixed Doubles title in a straight-games victory over compatriots Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin.
Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping (CHN) def. Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin (CHN): 21–13, 21–9
The reigning china open champions were in formidable form, taking the title with a commanding score of 21–13, 21–9. The win is the second Denmark Open Mixed Doubles title for Feng/Huang, who also won the 2023 edition.
Lucrative Prize Money Distribution
The 2025 Denmark Open boasts a total prize money pool of US$950,000. The winners in the doubles categories received a slightly higher payout than their singles counterparts, highlighting the financial rewards available on the BWF World Tour Super 750 circuit.
| Round | Singles Prize Money (US$) | Doubles Prize Money (US$) |
| Winner | $66,500 | $70,300 |
| Runner-up (Finals) | $32,300 | $33,250 |
| Semi-Finals | $13,300 | $13,300 |
| Quarter-Finals | $5,225 | $5,937.50 |
| Round of 16 | $2,850 | $3,087.50 |
| Round of 32 | $950 | $950 |
The champions in the doubles categories—Hoki/Kobayashi, Baek/Lee, and Feng/Huang—each take home the winner’s share of $70,300 per pair. The finalists, Shi Yuqi, Wang Zhiyi, Alfian/Fikri, Kim/Kong, and Jiang/Wei, receive $32,300 (Singles) or $33,250 (Doubles) as the runner-up prize money, marking a rewarding end to a highly competitive week in Odense. The focus now shifts to the next legs of the BWF World Tour as players vie for further titles and ranking points in the final quarter of the 2025 season.