French Open: Akechi on Dream Run
Before this week, Hina Akechi had never gone beyond the second round at a Super 750.
· DIANNE PIERRE
Now the Japanese has stormed into the YONEX French Open 2026 semifinals – without dropping a game.
Michelle Li, second seed Wang Zhi Yi and fifth seed Putri Kusuma Wardani – all higher-ranked, swept aside in Paris.
“I am very happy but also tired,” giggled Akechi after her 21-17 21-18 win over Wardani on Friday.