An Se Young: Historic Season Unfolds
As a 21-year-old races ahead, what were once intimidating landmarks are now specks in her rearview mirror.
· DEV SUKUMAR
With her ninth title this year from 12 finals and 13 events, An Se Young has stepped into a realm all her own in women’s singles – and this is still September. With several events left in the season, what she can achieve in the coming months might well boggle the mind.
Most disconcerting for her opponents is how quickly, and how completely, she is evolving. It is getting harder and harder for her opponents.
While steadiness continues to be her forte, has arsenal is constantly strengthened with new additions: a half-smash that she delivers with precision; unerring drop shots; stretched aerial interceptions from improbable positions; an unflappable netgame, deceptive flicks and pushes – that now give a completeness to her game.