Ahn Se-young Dominates Australian Open Quarterfinals, Eyes Historic 10th Title
Sydney, australia – World No. 1 badminton star Ahn Se-young is on the cusp of a monumental achievement, moving one step closer to her 10th singles title of the season after a commanding performance in the quarterfinals of the 2025 BWF World Tour Super 500 Australian Open.
Competing in Sydney on june 21st (Korean time), ahn Se-young, representing Samsung Life Insurance, dispatched Japan’s Manami Suizu, ranked 38th in the world, wiht a decisive 2-0 victory. The scoreline read 21-10,21-8,showcasing Ahn’s absolute dominance on the court.
The match, which lasted just 43 minutes, saw Ahn Se-young shake off a typically measured start. After an initial exchange that saw the score tied at 6-6 in the first game, Ahn unleashed a barrage of precision smashes and delicate drop shots, seizing control and building a formidable lead. She secured the first game by winning four consecutive points twice, ultimately closing it out 21-10.
The second game was even more one-sided. Ahn Se-young instantly put Suizu under immense pressure, reeling off an astounding 11 straight points from the opening serve. The only moment of slight disruption for Ahn came when Suizu managed to score a point, making it 11-1. Ahn’s brief, almost playful reaction suggested a hint of disappointment at the break in her perfect run.
Continuing her relentless attack, Ahn Se-young secured the second game by a margin of 13 points, paving her way to the semifinals.
This season has been nothing short of spectacular for Ahn Se-young. Her victories include the prestigious Malaysia Open (Super 1000), india Open (Super 750), Orléans Masters (Super 300), all England Open, Indonesia Open (Super 1000), Japan Open, China Masters, Denmark Open, and the French Open (Super 750). This brings her current season tally to an notable nine titles.
Should Ahn se-young clinch the Australian Open title, she will not only achieve her 10th win of the season but also shatter her own record for the most wins in a single BWF women’s singles season, which she set with nine victories in 2023.
The path to the championship appears highly probable, especially with several top contenders absent from the tournament. Notable absentees include Wang Zhiyi (ranked 2nd), Han Yue (4th), Chen Yufei (5th) from China, and Akane Yamaguchi (3rd) from Japan.
Looking further ahead, if Ahn Se-young can maintain her astonishing form and secure victory at the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals next month, she would achieve 11 wins in a single BWF season.This would tie the all-time record for most wins in a BWF season,currently held by Japan’s Kento momota,who achieved 11 titles in 2019.
In related news, Ahn se-young has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to sports. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced the recipients of the 2025 Sports Development Contribution Award and the 63rd Korea Sports Awards on June 21st. Ahn Se-young was named a winner of the competition award at the Korea Sports Awards.Due to her ongoing participation in the Australian Open, she will receive the award in absentia.
