1 Shi Yuqi of China is still unsure how he will spend the 1.2 million yuan (RM692,600) prize money after claiming the King’s Cup title. Antonsen, though unable to retain his crown, still had reason to smile, pocketing 600,000 yuan (RM346,300) for finishing as runner-up. I’m still waiting for an opportunity to see what I need in my daily life," Yuqi said after the match. For the record, he is the defending champion of this year’s event, having ironically defeated Antonsen in the final 21-8, 21-15. “That injury hasn’t affected me, but once I’m on the court, I give my full focus to the match.

Source: The Star December 30, 2025 01:23 UTC