China Masters: Koreans in Seventh Heaven
Korean badminton soared at LI-NING China Masters 2025 as An Se Young and dynamic duo Kim Won Ho/Seo Seung Jae clinched their seventh title of the season, stamping their dominance on the global stage.
· PREM KUMAR
An, one of two reigning champions returning to the title bout, entered the court with quiet fire. Her last encounter with Han Yue had ended in injury, but this time, she left no room for doubt. With a blistering 21-11 21-3 victory, An extended her flawless record in finals this campaign.
“I was unsure I could win,” she admitted. “Han was outstanding at the start but I told myself to try harder, move faster and not miss an opportunity. That made all the difference.”
Her efforts to transform her playing style – drawing inspiration from men’s singles players – have at times been a source of frustration but now fuel her ambition to surpass her personal best of 10 individual titles in 2023.