Unstoppable Ahn Se-Young

Ahn Se-Young, the 23-year-old Samsung Life Insurance star, remains the world’s No. 1 women’s singles badminton player, topping the BWF rankings for 56 consecutive weeks. This season alone, she’s won 9 out of 13 competitions, capturing major titles like the Malaysia Open and All England Open.

With Ahn Se-young missing, it is now a fair match. – Chinese fans

China’s Struggle and Fan Concern

Chinese media and fans are feeling the heat of Ahn’s dominance. Chinese coaches have been criticized for underestimating Ahn’s true strengths – intelligent play and psychological warfare. Despite her lengthy reign, China still hasn’t found a solution to counter Ahn.

Wang Zhiyi has 4 wins and 15 losses against Ahn, while Chen Yufei is tied with 14 wins and 14 losses. China’s media admits that Ahn’s presence would make upcoming tournaments far from ‘fair.’

Looking Ahead: Records in Sight

Ahn is expected to extend her No. 1 ranking and possibly tie the record of 11 wins in a single season set by Japanese legend Kento Momota in 2019.

Up next, Ahn is preparing for the Australian Open (Super 500) and the World Tour Finals in December.