List of Badminton Players with the Highest Prize Money Earnings in the 2023 BWF World Tour: Are There Any from Indonesia?

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has released a list of the top 20 badminton players worldwide with the highest prize money earnings during the 2023 BWF World Tour.

Viktor Axelsen topped the list with a total prize money of US$645,095, approximately Rp10.02 billion (assuming an exchange rate of Rp15,536 per US$).

The Danish men's singles player showcased impressive performances throughout the 2023 season. He won six BWF World Tour titles, including the Malaysia Open, Indonesia Open, and China Open.

Axelsen's achievement surpassed An Se Young, the South Korean women's singles player, who was also highly productive last season.

An Se Young ranked second with prize money of US$628,020, equivalent to Rp9.75 billion. She earned this after winning eight tour titles and reaching the semifinals at the end of the season.

Chen Yu Fei from the women's singles sector came in third, earning US$469,220, or Rp7.2 billion.

Only one Indonesian representative made the list: Jonatan Christie, ranked 13th. The athlete, known as Jojo, earned US$260,335, or Rp4.04 billion.

Below is the complete list of the top 20 badminton players with the highest prize money earnings in the BWF World Tour as of January 1, 2024:

1. Viktor Axelsen (Denmark): US$645,095
2. An Se Young (South Korea): US$628,020
3. Chen Yu Fei (China): US$469,220
4. Seo Seung Jae (South Korea): US$375,455
5. Tai Tzu Ying (Taiwan): US$367,450
6. Akane Yamaguchi (Japan): US$358,690
7. Jia Yi Fan (China): US$351,734
8. Chen Qing Chen (China): US$351,734
9. Huang Ya Qiong (China): US$342,750
10. Zheng Si Wei (China): US$342,750
11. Wang Chang (China): US$270,911
12. Liang Wei Keng (China): US$270,911
13. Jonatan Christie (Indonesia): US$260,335
14. Carolina Marin (Spain): US$257,335
15. Shi Yu Qi (China): US$238,610
16. Baek Ha Na (South Korea): US$233,615
17. Huang Dong Ping (China): US$226,972
18. Li Shi Feng (China): US$226,525
19. Lee So Hee (South Korea): US$213,321
20. Feng Yan Zhe (China): US$210,066

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