Shin Jin-seo defeated Byun Sang-il 2-0 in the final of the fourth Lan Ke Cup in Quzhou, China, reclaiming the title two years after his first win. The victory gave Shin his second Lan Ke Cup and his 10th major world championship, placing him third on the all-time list behind Lee Chang-ho and Lee Sedol.
Shin also extended his winning streak to 15 games, while Byun finished runner-up in his first Lan Ke Cup final.