What the competition is
The official French Open event’s World Tour calendar labels Malaysia Open, All England, Indonesia Open and China Open as Super 1000 in 2026. Singles, doubles and mixed doubles remain separate draws at a tournament. A category label does not identify the players or stage of a particular match, and the World Tour Finals is a distinct season-ending event.
Following the competition
Save the actual tournament, draw and round. An Australian Open badminton entry, for example, must not be confused with Australian Open tennis simply because the event name matches. Tournament level and ranking position also answer different questions. Use the host city’s local date before converting the match schedule for Australia.
| Detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Category | A BWF World Tour tournament level. |
| Individual event | Needs its own tournament name and venue. |
| Draw | Singles, doubles and mixed doubles are separate. |
| World Tour Finals | A distinct season-ending competition. |
Questions about this guide
Is Super 1000 one fixed tournament venue?
No. It is a category used by individual events.
Does a badminton Australian Open entry identify tennis?
No. Add the sport and actual tournament category.