Top 10 players to watch in BWF Indonesia Open 2025

China’s Shi Yqui and Chen Yufei will enter the tournament as the defending champions.

The BWF Indonesia Open 2025, a Super 1000 event, is set to electrify Jakarta from June 3 to 8 at the iconic Istora Senayan. Despite a number of high-profile withdrawals, the tournament retains its stature as one of badminton’s premier events.

With Viktor Axelsen withdrawing due to surgery and Gregoria Mariska Tunjung missing from the women’s draw, this edition of the Indonesia Open is also a chance for rising stars and second-seeded players to shine.

The BWF Super 1000 tournament will feature world-class talent across all five categories. From established legends like Shi Yuqi and Chen Yufei to rising forces like Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Tomoka Miyazaki, the tournament promises world-class badminton at every turn.

Here are the top 10 players to watch in the BWF Indonesia Open 2025:

10. Treesa Jolly & Gayatri Gopichand (India)

While not the first pair that comes to mind, Gayatri and Treesa are dark horses in this category. They have proved it before by reaching the semi-finals of the All England Open in 2025 and also made it to the quarters in March this year. Thus, India’s hopes in this category will lie with this pair.

9. Jonatan Christie (Indonesia)

Playing on his home soil, Jonatan Christie will be one player to watch out for. He finished runner-up at the Indonesia Masters earlier this year. He has also won the Indonesia Masters title in 2023. Christie will hope to capitalise on home advantage and secure his maiden Indonesia Open title, which would also mark his second Super 1000 win.

Also Read: Indonesia Open: Full list of winners

8. Lakshya Sen (India)

The 23-year-old Indian had to retire from his recent Singapore Open match due to lower back pain and spasms. All eyes will be on his participation as the Paris Olympic semi-finalist looks for his first Super 1000 title.

7. PV Sindhu (India)

A former two-time Olympic medallist, PV Sindhu is back and would be hoping for a title. Though she hasn’t won a major in recent months, her experience always poses a threat to top seeds. India will be rooting for Sindhu as she competes in Indonesia.

6. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty (India)

The dynamic Indian men’s doubles duo won this tournament in 2023. They have been out of action for the past few months due to injuries and only made it back to the circuit at the Singapore Open. In their comeback, they defeated the world number #1 duo of Goh/Izzudin of Malaysia.

Satwik and Chirag eventually bowed out to Malaysia’s Chia and Soh in the semis but have made their mark back in the tour.

5. Chen Yufei (China)

Fresh from her Singapore Open 750 win, Chen Yufei will look to continue her dominance in women’s singles. Her precision and mental resilience sets her apart on big stages. She defeated An Se-young on her way to the Singapore Open finals, which goes on to demonstrate her mental and physical strength.

4. Anders Antonsen (Denmark)

Denmark’s Anders Antonsen, who is seeded third in men’s singles, will be looking to step up in the absence of two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen. Antonsen found himself as the runner-up in this tournament in 2019 and 2024 and will be eyeing his maiden Indonesia Open title.

3. Kunlavut Vitidsarn (Thailand)

Young Thai sensation and Paris Olympic Silver medallist, Kunlavut Vitidsarn, has been knocking on the door of a major title. He recently claimed the Singapore Open Super 750 title without dropping a single game in the whole tournament. Thus, the Thai looks in form and will hope to continue it with a Super 1000 victory. He is also the new world number #1.

2. An Se-young (South Korea)

One of the most consistent names in women’s singles, An Se-young is not only a fan favourite but a top contender for the title. She is the Paris Olympic gold medallist and world number #1. An had withdrawn from multiple tournaments due to injury and had made a comeback at the Singapore Open, where she lost to Chen Yufei in the quarter-finals.

1. Shi Yuqi (China)

The World No. #1 in men’s singles, Shi Yuqi will face India’s Lakshya Sen in his opening round match. He is the defending champion in Indonesia and will aim for his fifth Super 1000 and second Indonesia Open title.

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