History Beckons Korea
It’s not often that the final tournament of the season presents an opportunity for the possibility of history to unfold in two categories. But that could well happen at the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2025.
· DEV SUKUMAR
An Se Young and Kim Won Ho/Seo Seung Jae stand on the cusp of a unique achievement. If An wins her 11th title of 2025, that will put her on par with Kento Momota as the most successful singles player over a season. Similarly, if Kim/Seo pocket their 11th, it will make them the most successful pair over a season.
An was close to achieving this feat earlier, in 2023, when she finished with 10 titles.
An’s biggest challenge is expected to come from Akane Yamaguchi, who won her third World Championships this year. The other challenger is defending champion Wang Zhi Yi, who has been in form all year, reaching 10 finals and winning three. It will be something of a surprise were one of these three not to emerge champion.