1933 Singapore Open Explained

Dates:15 July 1933–
16 December 1933
Number Edition:5th
Venue:S.V.C Drill Hall
Villa Dolce
Location:City Hall and Tanjong Katong, Singapore
Ms:Koh Keng Siang
Country Ms:Straits Settlements
Ws:Ong Siew Eng
Country Ws:Straits Settlements
Md1:Charlie Chua
Country Md1:Straits Settlements
Md2:Yeo Kian Ann
Country Md2:Straits Settlements
Wd1:Chow Han Hua
Country Wd1:Straits Settlements
Wd2:Sheh Sai Ming
Country Wd2:Straits Settlements
Xd1:E. J. Vass
Country Xd1:Straits Settlements
Xd2:J. de Souza
Country Xd2:Straits Settlements
Previous:1932
Next:1934

The 1933 Singapore Open, also known as the 1933 Singapore Badminton Championships, took place from 15 July – 16 December 1933 at the S.V.C Drill Hall in City Hall and Villa Dolce in Tanjong Katong, Singapore. The ties were played over a few months with the first round ties being played on 15 July[1] [2] and the last few ties (the women's doubles and the mixed doubles finals) were played on 16 December at Villa Dolce due to the S.V.C Drill Hall being unavailable.[3] [4] [5]

Final results

CategoryWinnersRunners-upScore
Men's singles Koh Keng Siang Lim Boon Guan9–15, 15–7, 15–12
Women's singles Ong Siew Eng Alice Pennefather11–4, 13–10
Men's doubles Charlie Chua & Yeo Kian Ann21–10, 21–13
Women's doubles Yang Yik Ying & Yun Chi Fen15–6, 15–11
Mixed doubles E. J. Vass & J. de Souza L. M. Pennefather & Alice Pennefather21–7, 21–9

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Singapore Championship Tournament. The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. 15 July 1933.
  2. Web site: Singapore Championship Ties. The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. 18 July 1933.
  3. Web site: End of Badminton Season.. Malaya Tribune. 18 December 1933.
  4. Web site: Koh Keng Siang Wins Singles Championship Final.. Malaya Tribune. 9 October 1933.
  5. Web site: Title Holder Beaten. The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. 19 September 1933.