Most Badminton Titles in Single Season
Dominating an entire season is challenging in any sport. However, Kento Momota made it look effortless in badminton. In 2019, Japan’s Kento Momota demonstrated this perfectly. He established a World Record by clinching 11 men’s singles titles in a single season, surpassing Lee Chong Wei’s previous record of 10 set in 2010. His wins included the World Championships, the Asian Championships, and the All England Open, showcasing his total control over the BWF World Tour and solidifying his status as one of badminton’s greatest players.
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Kento Momota’s Record-Breaking Season (11 Wins)
Here is the list of Kento Momota’s record‑breaking 2019 victories, when he won 11 men’s singles titles to set the Guinness World Record for most badminton titles in a single season.
| No. | Tournament | Month / Year | Location |
| 1 | German Open | Mar 2019 | Mülheim, Germany |
| 2 | All England Open | Mar 2019 | Birmingham, UK |
| 3 | Singapore Open | Apr 2019 | Singapore |
| 4 | Asian Championships | Apr 2019 | Wuhan, China |
| 5 | Japan Open | Jul 2019 | Tokyo, Japan |
| 6 | World Championships | Aug 2019 | Basel, Switzerland |
| 7 | Korea Open | Sept 2019 | Incheon, Korea |
| 8 | Denmark Open | Oct 2019 | Odense, Denmark |
| 9 | Fuzhou China Open | Nov 2019 | Fuzhou, China |
| 10 | Hong Kong Open | Nov 2019 | Hong Kong |
| 11 | BWF World Tour Finals | Dec 2019 | Guangzhou, China |
Kento Momota had an incredible 2019 season, which was truly one of the most impressive years in badminton history. He started strong by winning the German Open and just kept the momentum going. Throughout that year, he claimed nearly every major title including the All England Open, the Japan Open, the Asian Championships and he even defended his World Championship title in Basel. What made his performance even more remarkable was his consistency. He achieved back-to-back victories in various countries such as the Singapore, Korea, Denmark, Fuzhou China, and Hong Kong Opens showing that he could adapt to any situation and defeat top competitors even in their own backyards. By the end of the year, he had amassed a record-breaking 11 titles which earned him a Guinness World Record for the most badminton titles in single season. He capped off the year by winning the BWF World Tour Finals in Guangzhou and solidifying his status as the best player in the world that year.
