Malaysia Open: An Off and Running
World No.1 An Se Young kicked off her season in style, clinching the PETRONAS Malaysia Open 2025 title at Axiata Arena on Sunday.
· PREM KUMAR
The Olympic gold medallist triumphed in convincing fashion, defeating Wang Zhi Yi 21-17 21-7 in just 45 minutes. The victory was particularly sweet for An, as it ended a recent losing streak to the Chinese shuttler who had bested her in their last two encounters.
In securing a second consecutive Malaysia Open crown, An became the first Korean women’s singles shuttler to win back-to-back editions of the 88-year-old tournament.
“I just found out about this. I’m very happy,” said the 22-year-old. “Starting the new year with a win feels refreshing.”