World number one shuttler An seals third straight China Masters title ahead of Asian Games defence

World number one badminton player An Se-young secured her third consecutive China Masters title, sending a clear message ahead of the upcoming Asian Games. The 24-year-old South Korean sensation will be the clear favorite at the Asian Games, which commence on September 19 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. In a dominant performance, An defeated her opponent Tomoka Miyazaki with an impressive 21-17, 21-6 victory, securing her seventh title of the season without dropping a single game.

In her post-match interview, An expressed her pride and happiness with her achievement, while acknowledging the presence of emerging players who are challenging her reign. She emphasized that no match should be taken lightly.

Meanwhile, in the men's singles final, Jason Gunawan of Hong Kong emerged victorious over Lee Cheuk-Yiu, 21-9, 21-16. In the men's doubles category, India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty triumphed over the Chinese duo He Jiting and Ren Xiangyu. The Indian pair will defend their Asian Games men's doubles title in Japan. Shetty expressed his satisfaction with the team's progress and their commitment to giving their all in the upcoming tournament.

China's Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping claimed the mixed doubles title, while Sumire Nakade and Miyu Takahashi of Japan secured the women's doubles crown.