Paris, France — Korea’s world No. 1 An Se Young continued her sensational 2025 season with another commanding performance, defeating China’s Wang Zhi Yi 21-13, 21-7 to win the 2025 French Open women’s singles title on Sunday.
The Olympic champion needed just 42 minutes to complete the victory, extending her unbeaten head-to-head record against Wang to 15-4 in 19 career meetings — including seven wins this season alone.
Watch highlights of An Se Young vs. Wang Zhi Yi in the 2025 French Open final:
This latest victory marks An Se Young’s ninth BWF World Tour title of 2025, cementing her dominance on the circuit. For Wang, it was her 10th final appearance of the year — but also her seventh runner-up finish. Her three titles this season came from the Malaysia Masters, China Open, and Hong Kong Open.
Women’s Doubles Final: Japan’s Fukushima and Matsumoto Strike Gold
Japan’s No. 7-ranked pair Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto overcame China’s Li Yi Jing/Luo Xu Min in a thrilling 94-minute battle, winning 13-21, 21-18, 21-15 to secure their second title of the season.
The duo now lead their head-to-head 3-2 and add to their Malaysia Open triumph earlier this year. For Matsumoto, it was also a special moment — her second career French Open crown after winning in 2018 with former partner Wakana Nagahara.
Men’s Singles Final: Antonsen Ends Popov’s Dream Run
Denmark’s Anders Antonsen captured his second title of 2025 by defeating home favorite Christo Popov of France 21-12, 21-19 in 55 minutes.
The No. 2 seed was in control throughout, ending Popov’s hopes of becoming the first French player to win the men’s singles title at the French Open since Henri Pellizza in 1946.
It was their third career meeting — Antonsen had previously won in the 2022 Thomas Cup, while Popov claimed victory at the 2024 Singapore Open. At just 23, Popov was making his second final appearance of the season after the Swiss Open.
Men’s Doubles Final: Korea’s Kim Won Ho/Seo Seung Jae Capture Ninth Title
Korea’s world champions Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae overcame Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri 10-21, 21-13, 21-12 to win their ninth title of the year.
The Korean pair now lead their head-to-head series 3-1 and once again proved why they are considered the most consistent men’s doubles team on tour.
Mixed Doubles Final: China Prevails Again
China’s Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping continued their stellar form by defeating Thailand’s Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Supissara Paewsampran 27-25, 21-12 to claim the mixed doubles title in Paris.
With her ninth title of 2025, An Se Young continues to set new standards in women’s badminton, while Anders Antonsen’s triumph reminds Europe that its stars remain formidable on home soil. The 2025 French Open concluded as a celebration of grit, skill, and global badminton excellence.
