The 2013 Sudirman Cup was the thirteenth tournament of the Sudirman Cup. It was held from May 19–26, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to the Badminton World Federation (BWF) 31 teams have confirmed their participation, for the second time, twelve teams competed in the elite group to battle for the title.

Host city selection Kuala Lumpur and Melbourne submitted bids for 2013 Sudirman Cup. On 9 December 2011, Badminton World Federation awarded the championships to Kuala Lumpur after Melbourne withdrew its bid and making Kuala Lumpur as the sole candidate.

Seedings The seedings for teams competing in the tournament were released on March 7, 2013. It was based on aggregated points from the best players in the world ranking. The tournament was divided into three groups (initially four groups, but because of South Africa withdrawn, Philippines and Kazakhstan redrawn to enter Groups 3), with twelve teams in the elite group competing for the title. Eight teams were seeded into second groups and ten teams were seeded into third groups. The draw was held on May 7, 2013.

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 1

Group stage

Qualified for quarterfinalsPlay-offs

Group 1A TeamPtsPldWLMFMA 2 2 2 0 10 0 1 2 1 1 4 6 0 2 0 2 1 9

May 19, 20135–0May 20, 2013 4–1May 21, 2013 5–0

Group 1B TeamPtsPldWLMFMA 2 2 2 0 9 1 1 2 1 1 3 7 0 2 0 2 3 7

May 19, 20133–2May 20, 20134–1May 21, 20130–5

Group 1C TeamPtsPldWLMFMA 2 2 2 0 8 2 1 2 1 1 3 7 0 2 0 2 4 6

May 19, 20132–3May 20, 20130–5May 21, 20132–3

Group 1D TeamPtsPldWLMFMA 2 2 2 0 8 2 1 2 1 1 6 4 0 2 0 2 1 9

May 19, 20134–1May 20, 20135–0May 21, 20132–3

Knockout stage The draw for the quarterfinals was held after the completion of the final matches in the group stage on May 21, 2013.

Bracket

Quarterfinal

Semifinal

Final

Play-offs The draw for the Play-offs was held on May 30, 2013.

Bracket

• and are relegated to Group 2

Group 2 Qualified for Play-off PromotionPlay-offs Relegated

Group 2A TeamPtsPldWLMFMA33301142321871312780303411

Group 2B TeamPtsPldWLMFMA33301322321961312780303114

Play-offs Promotion Bracket

will be Promoted to Group 1

Play-offs Relegation Bracket

will be relegated to Group 3

Group 3

Group 3A TeamPtsPldWLMFMA44401823431911242281214138120404713

Group 3B TeamPtsPldWLMFMA44401733431137242214614135150404119

Playoffs 1 - 3

3 - 0

2 - 3

3 - 1

3 - 0

Final standings

References