Ahn Se Young claimed her 11th title of the season at the Korea Open, as reported by vietnam.vn.
The South Korean star defeated Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi 2-1 (21-12, 15-21, 21-16) in the women’s singles final at the Jinnam Arena in Yeosu.
The victory marks the first time a player, male or female, has won 11 titles in two consecutive seasons. Ahn achieved this feat comfortably this year, setting her sights on a 12th title to break her own and Kento Momota’s record for most wins in a single season.
Despite initial hesitation due to fatigue after a grueling schedule, Ahn chose to compete for her home crowd. Following the Asian Games, she rested for just one week before winning two consecutive European tournaments—the Denmark Open and Roland Garros. She returned to South Korea to play in the Korea Open just a week later, showing her fighting spirit.
Ahn Se Young has 47 international titles, making her the most successful female singles player of all time. Her performance this season has been nothing short of dominant. She has won 71 of 72 matches, suffering only one defeat to China’s Wang Zhiyi in the All England Open back in March.
This season’s 98.6% win rate surpasses her own win percentage from last year, when she finished with a 94.8% win percentage—the highest in the history of men’s and women’s singles. Ahn’s relentless form makes it nearly impossible to stop her as she continues to rewrite the sport’s history books with every match.
After a period of recovery, Ahn Se Young is set to participate in the World Tour Finals, a tournament known as the “championship of champions,” beginning on December 9 in Hangzhou, China. Last year, she won 11 more matches after this event to cap off her season.
With her current level of play and the continued support of fans worldwide, Ahn Se Young is poised to add more milestones to her already legendary career.
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