The 2024 Hylo Badminton Open promises to be an exciting event, with top international shuttlers set to compete from October 29 to November 3 at the Saarlandhalle in Saarbrücken, Germany. As a BWF World Tour Super 300 event, the tournament offers a prize pool of $210,000, attracting some of the sport’s best talent across all disciplines.
Men’s Singles
The competition will see titleholder Chou Tien-chen of Taiwan returning to defend his crown. A crowd favorite, Chou is known for his resilience and consistent performances. Other notable participants include the French trio Toma Junior Popov, Alex Lanier, and Christo Popov, who have been making strides in international badminton. Denmark’s Rasmus Gemke and Mads Christophersen also bring strong European representation, alongside Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen and India’s Sathish Kumar Karunakaran.
Women’s Singles
Denmark’s Line Højmark Kjaersfeldt is one to watch, aiming to lead the charge for the host region. Joining her are fellow Danes Line Christophersen and Mia Blichfeldt, making for a formidable local lineup. Scotland’s Kirsty Gilmour and Taiwan’s Sung Shuo Yun are also strong contenders. Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Linh and India’s Malvika Bansod add to the diversity and quality of the competition.
Men’s Doubles
Danish pairs are expected to perform well, with Frederik Søgaard and Rasmus Kjær leading the way. England’s Ben Lane and Sean Vendy bring a mix of experience and youthful energy. Other Danish pairs like Jesper Toft and Andreas Søndergaard, along with Mads Vestergaard and Daniel Lundgaard, are expected to challenge for the title.
Women’s Doubles
The pair of Yu Chien Hui and Sung Shuo Yun from Taiwan are among the favorites, with strong European challengers such as Debora Jille and Margot Lambert, representing the Netherlands and France. Danish pairs Julie Finne-Ipsen and Mai Surrow are also notable entrants.
Mixed Doubles
Denmark’s Jesper Toft and Amalie Magelund are set to compete, with fellow countrymen Mads Vestergaard and Christine Busch also in the mix. French pair Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue, alongside the Dutch-Danish duo Robin Tabeling and Alexandra Bøje, round out the key contenders.
The tournament is set to offer thrilling encounters, showcasing emerging stars and seasoned players alike, all striving for the title in Saarbrücken.
The complete entry list for all disciplines can be found here.
