The FZ Forza Slovénia International 2018 took place from 10 to 13 May 2018: Pablo ABIAN (winner in Orleans in 2014) was defeated in the final against the Englishman Toby PENTY (present notably in Orleans in 2016 and 2017), 21-18. In the same tournament, the Chinese QI Xuefei, who lost in the semi-final in Orleans this year, won the women's singles draw against Michelle SKODSTRUP, 21-15, 21-6.
Samir VERMA, a recent Orleans Masters semifinalist and number 1 seed, has reached the quarter-finals of two HSBC BWF World Tour, Super 300 tournaments and in New Zealand, he lost to LIN Dan, former world number 1 and current world top 10. In Australia, China's LU Guangzu eliminated him in two sets..
The next big events will be the World Team Championships: the Thomas Cup (men) and the Uber Cup (women), in Bangkok, from 20th to 27th May. For the Thomas Cup, the French will be there
