South Korean Star Extends Winning Streak

New Delhi – Ahn Se-young, the World No. 1 ranked badminton player, has retained her India Open title, defeating Wang Zhiyi of China in a commanding performance. The victory marks her sixth consecutive title and further solidifies her position as the top player in the women’s singles competition.

The match concluded in just 43 minutes, with Ahn Se-young handing Wang Zhiyi her tenth straight defeat. The South Korean star demonstrated sheer invincibility, according to reports from the event.

Dominant Performance Throughout the Tournament

Ahn Se-young’s path to the final included a decisive victory over Ratchanok Inthanon of Thailand, winning 2-0 (21-11, 21-7) in the semifinals. She completely dominated the game from the beginning with strong offense and stable defense, as reported by Archysport.com.

The India Open win follows her success at the Malaysia Open, making it two consecutive tournament victories in the new year. Ahn Se-young’s performance in 2025 was exceptional, boasting 73 wins to only 4 losses and securing 11 titles in 12 finals.

A Growing Winning Streak

As of today, Ahn Se-young is on an impressive 34-game winning streak, having won seven consecutive tournaments. This streak underscores her consistent performance and unwavering focus on the court.

Looking Ahead: The All England Open

Ahn Se-young will now compete in the All England Open Badminton Championships as the defending champion. She aims to grow the first Korean singles player to win the prestigious tournament two years in a row. Previously, Korean players have achieved consecutive wins in doubles, but never in the singles competition.