Holding a 98 percent win rate, badminton star An Se-young secured a straight-game victory over world No. 20 Riko Gunji of Japan at the Victor Korea Open, advancing closer to her 11th title of the season, Yonhap News reported.
Playing at the Jinnam Gymnasium in Yeosu on November 6, 2026, the South Korean world No. 1 needed just 37 minutes to dispatch Gunji 2-0 (21-7, 21-13) in the quarterfinals of the BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament. After dealing with a heavy match schedule, An maintained her sharp form by finishing every match of the tournament so far in under 40 minutes.
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Chasing Historic Back-to-Back 11-Win Seasons
The quarterfinal win marks An’s 53rd victory of the season, following a single loss earlier this year to China’s Wang Zhiyi. Her overall 2026 record now stands at 69 wins and 1 loss across 70 matches, translating to a 98.57 percent win rate.
Having captured titles in 10 of her 11 individual tournaments this year—with her only blemish a runner-up finish at the prestigious All England Open—An is aiming to equal her own benchmark. Last season, she set the modern standard for singles players by capturing 11 titles in a single calendar year, a feat previously matched only by Japan’s Kento Momota in 2019.
| Statistic / Metric | An Se-young (2026 Season) |
|---|---|
| Overall Match Record | 69 Wins – 1 Loss |
| Win Percentage | 98.57% |
| Consecutive Win Streak | 53 Matches |
| BWF Tour Titles (2026) | 10 Titles (Chasing 11th) |
Approaching the Yeosu Draw Toward the Final
With several top-tier Chinese competitors skipping the Yeosu fixture, the primary obstacle on the other side of the draw remains Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi. Although Yamaguchi defeated An in last year’s Korea Open final, the South Korean star has since rattled off 10 head-to-head victories against the Japanese veteran.
To reach another final appearance on home soil, An must first get past Hina Aketchi, ranked 16th in the world, who advanced to the semifinals after defeating Tomoka Miyazaki.
Earlier coverage: An Se-young reaches Korea Open quarterfinals with 52-match winning streak
