PV Sindhu stayed on course for a first title of 2018 with a dominating semi-final win over Ratchanok Intanon. PV Sindhu defeated Ratchanok Intanon 21-16, 25-23. Meanwhile, Sameer Verma failed to convert a match point in the second game to lose against local favourite Shi Yuqi in the BWF World tour Finals last-four round in Guangzhou. Shi Yuqi rode on his banks of experience to claim a 12-21, 22-20, 21-17 win