1995 Singapore Open Explained

Dates:17 July 1995–
23 July 1995
Number Edition:48th
Level:6S
Prize Money:165,000
Venue:Singapore Indoor Stadium
Location:Kallang, Singapore
Ms:Joko Suprianto
Country Ms:INA
Ws:Lim Xiaoqing
Country Ws:SWE
Md1:Rexy Mainaky
Country Md1:INA
Md2:Ricky Subagja
Country Md2:INA
Wd1:Ge Fei
Country Wd1:CHN
Wd2:Gu Jun
Country Wd2:CHN
Xd1:Tri Kusharjanto
Country Xd1:INA
Xd2:Minarti Timur
Country Xd2:INA
Previous:1994
Next:1997

The 1995 Singapore Open (also known as the Konica Cup) was a six-star badminton tournament that took place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore, from July 17 to July 23, 1995.[1] The total prize money on offer was US$165,000.[2] This tournament was planned as a 4-star IBF World Grand Prix, but was later upgraded to a 6-star tournament.[3]

Final results

CategoryWinnersRunners-upScore
Men's singles Joko Suprianto Hermawan Susanto15–11, 3–15, 15–10
Women's singles Lim Xiaoqing Bang Soo-hyun11–7, 6–11, 11–8
Men's doubles Antonius Ariantho & Denny Kantono15–7, 18–16
Women's doubles Ge Fei & Gu Jun15–12, 15–7
Mixed doubles Tri Kusharjanto & Minarti Timur Kim Dong-moon & Gil Young-ah15–12, 9–15, 15–10

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chan . Robin . Singapore Open – Joko revival continues and... Lim follows up All-England success . World Badminton . November 1995 . 35 . 28 June 2024.
  2. Web site: Bigger money means better field for Konica Cup. The Straits Times. 4 June 1995.
  3. Web site: Clark . Gillian . Hardly anybody knew this was a 6-star event! . World Badminton . February 1996 . 25 . 28 June 2024.