There is no denying the rising star power of Korean 17-year-old An Se Young. In her latest triumph, she secured a significant victory against reigning world champion Pusarla V. Sindhu in the women’s singles event. An Se Young’s exceptional performance this year includes defeating Olympic champion Li Xue Rui, top-ranked players Beiwen Zhang and Michelle Li, and world No.1 Tai Tzu Ying at the Sudirman Cup. Tai Tzu Ying herself praised An Se Young, highlighting her height, power, footwork, and all-around skills, predicting a bright future for the young player.
The match against Pusarla V. Sindhu lasted just 40 minutes, with An Se Young dominating the court and winning 21-14, 21-17. This remarkable accomplishment has further solidified her position in the upper echelons of women’s badminton.
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“I am thrilled to have beaten the world champion, but I must stay focused as I have another match ahead. I feel a bit tense and nervous,” shared An Se Young. She acknowledged Sindhu’s powerful smashes and mentioned having extensively studied video analysis to enhance her defense for the match. However, she remains grounded and takes each game as it comes, striving to give her best.
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Sindhu expressed frustration over her performance, acknowledging the high standards of the competition and emphasizing the need to minimize unforced errors. She felt that her mistakes cost her the match, as the shuttle frequently went out of bounds during long rallies.
An Se Young now looks ahead to a challenging encounter with the resurgent Carolina Marin in the quarterfinals of the DANISA Denmark Open 2019. A victory in this match will undoubtedly send a strong message to the badminton world about her ambitions.
On a different note, it was a mixed session for Korea as Sung Ji Hyun, ranked No.10 in the world, suffered an injury during her match against USA’s Beiwen Zhang. She was forced to retire midway through the third game due to a tendon distortion in her left foot. The match was at a delicate stage with a score of 14-21, 21-17, 13-9 in favor of Sung Ji Hyun.
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Unfortunately, Kim Ga Eun’s campaign also came to an end with a loss to Japan’s Sayaka Takahashi, who won 16-21, 14-21. Despite these setbacks, the Korean contingent remains determined to give their best and bounce back in future competitions.
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