BWF Men's Singles Rankings After the 2023 Singapore Open: Where Do Indonesian Players Stand?

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has just released the latest updates to the men's singles rankings following the Singapore Open 2023, held from June 6-11, 2023, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Denmark's Viktor Axelsen leads with 103,005 points, securing his position at the top of the BWF men's singles ranking.

However, Viktor Axelsen did not participate in the Singapore Open 2023 due to injury. This injury, sustained since the Sudirman Cup 2023 in May, has forced him to miss other tournaments as well.

Axelsen's absence presented a significant opportunity for other players to gain points. For instance, Indonesian badminton player Anthony Ginting earned 11,000 points from the Singapore Open 2023.

Ginting's total points now reach 86,211, placing him second overall. Although still trailing Axelsen, Ginting is steadily closing the gap on the world's number one men's singles player.

Third place is occupied by Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn with 78,278 points.

Kodai Naraoka is ranked fourth with 76,365 points, followed by Loh Kean Yew with 71,682 points.

The following is the BWF Men's Singles ranking including points from the Singapore Open 2023:

1. Viktor Axelsen (Denmark) - 103,005 points
2. Anthony Sinisuka Ginting (Indonesia) - 86,211 points
3. Kunlavut Vitidsarn (Thailand) - 78,278 points
4. Kodai Naraoka (Japan) - 76,365 points
5. Loh Kean Yew (Singapore) - 71,682 points
6. Shi Yu Qi (China) - 70,554 points
7. Jonatan Christie (Indonesia) - 69,121 points
8. Chou Tien Chen (Chinese Taipei) - 69,027 points
9. Prannoy H.S (India) - 68,927 points
10. Li Shi Feng (China) - 60,738 points

(See also: List of Southeast Asian FIFA Rankings as of April 6, 2023, What is Indonesia's Rank?)