Impressive since the start of the BWF World Tour Finals, Christo POPOV (n°8) has struck again! Undefeated in the group stage, he continued by winning in the semi-final against the Japanese Kodai NARAOKA (n°9), 21/19 21/8. For his first participation in this competition, he reached the final!
Published on: 20/12/2025
Christo POPOV (n°8) causes a sensation in Hangzhou, China! As the fatigue of the week accumulates, after the Frenchman has won all his matches in 3 sets, he impresses once again by mastering his semi-final from start to finish against Kodai NARAOKA (n°9, Japan). In two sets, with a one-sided second set, Christo won the match, 21/19 21/8. This victory in the semi-final propelled him to the final of the prestigious BWF World Tour Finals. He will play this Sunday to climb to the top of the international circuit. He will have to overcome the winner of the half between SHI Yu Qi (n°1, China) and Kunlavut VITIDSARN (n°2, Thailand). The Frenchman has already defeated the Thai in the group stage this week.
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