South Koreas An Se-young Makes History with 47th Title at Denmark Open
An Se-young triumphs at the Denmark Open, securing her 47th title and becoming the most successful female singles player in badminton history.
Odense, October 19 (Daily Kiran) : South Korea’s world number one, An Se-young, made headlines on October 19, 2026, by winning the Denmark Open final in a gripping comeback against Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi. After losing the first game 21-23, An rallied to take the next two games 21-14, 21-18, showcasing remarkable resilience. Trailing 5-11 in the decisive game, she turned the match around, ultimately claiming her 47th international title and solidifying her status as the most successful female singles player in badminton history.
The final, which lasted 78 minutes, marked An’s ninth singles title of the season, bringing her record to an impressive 61 wins against just one loss this year. The victory was hard-fought, especially after An slipped during the second game. She expressed her concerns about potential injuries but noted that the slower parts of the court aided her comeback.
Despite her physical challenges, An smiled while discussing the support she received in Denmark. In the mixed doubles final, China’s Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin defeated compatriots Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping 21-18, 8-21, 21-16, ending Feng and Huang’s hopes of a fourth consecutive title.
In men’s singles, France’s Alexandre Lanier became the first French player to win the title, defeating Denmark’s favorite Anders Antonsen 21-15, 13-21, 21-13. In men’s doubles, Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri triumphed over Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik with a decisive 21-8, 21-11 victory. Meanwhile, in women’s doubles, Malaysia’s Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan secured their title by beating Japan’s Hinata Suzuki and Nao Yamakita 21-18, 21-11.
