Badminton star An Se-young sets record for most int'l women's singles titles
With her latest victory in Denmark over the weekend, Korean badminton star An Se-young set the record for the most international titles in the women's singles, the sport's international governing body said Monday. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced on its social media that An's title at the Denmark Open on Sunday was her 47th international championship, one more than the former…
Korean badminton sensation An Se-young has shattered the record for the most international women's singles titles, according to the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The milestone was reached after her recent victory at the Denmark Open, where she defeated Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 2-1 (21-23, 21-14, 21-18) despite trailing in every game and suffering from an ankle injury.
An's 47th international championship surpasses the previous record held by Susi Susanti, a former Indonesian player. The BWF's records, which began in 1989, exclude titles earned in regional competitions, and An has been the world No. 1 for an impressive 105 consecutive weeks. In 2025, she claimed a record-breaking 11 titles in a single season and is on track to achieve the same total this year, with nine victories under her belt.
Beyond the Denmark Open, An has secured six BWF World Tour titles and gold medals at the Asian Championships, BWF World Championships, and Asian Games in 2026. Remarkably, she has only suffered one defeat throughout the entire season.
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