Japan Open: Three the Magic Number
Akane Yamaguchi became the first home shuttler to win three titles in competition history while Kenta Nishimoto's maiden Super 750 triumph at DAIHATSU YONEX Japan Open 2022 marked Japan's third men's singles success…
· DIANNE PIERRE
Akane Yamaguchi became the first home shuttler to win three titles in competition history while Kenta Nishimoto's maiden Super 750 triumph at DAIHATSU YONEX Japan Open 2022 marked Japan's third men's singles success in a row.
Electric out of the blocks at Maruzen Intec Arena Osaka, Yamaguchi, who last Sunday won her second World Championships – also on home turf in Tokyo – bested a fatigued An Se Young 21-9 21-15 for the crown.
“We were both tired, but I knew I needed to take control,” Yamaguchi said. “I had to push myself to the limit and use the fans to move me.