New Delhi: South Korea’s reigning Olympic and world champion, An Se-Young, celebrated her 2025 India Open triumph with a roar of victory, clinching her second straight title of the season. The unstoppable world number one crushed Thailand’s world number 12, Pornpawee Chochuwong, 21-12, 21-9, in the women’s singles final, extending her perfect record to 10 wins across 10 matches so far this 2025 year, and all wins came in straight sets.
Highlights of An Se-Young vs. Pornpawee Chochuwong in the 2025 India Open final:
An’s dominance over Chochuwong remains unchallenged, as she now boasts a flawless 10-0 head-to-head record against the Thai shuttler. Fresh off her title at the Malaysia Open, An’s victory in India showcases her determination to surpass her 2023 record of 10 BWF World Tour titles in a single season.
This marks An’s second title at the India Open, having first won the women’s singles crown in 2023. Although she retired during the quarterfinals last year due to injury, An’s resurgence this season solidifies her status as a true powerhouse in women’s badminton.
In women’s doubles, World No. 180 Arisa Igarashi/Ayako Sakuramoto defeated World No. 10 Kim Hye Jeong/Kong Hee Yong of Korea 21-15, 21-13 for the India Open title.
The mixed doubles final saw Jiang Zhen Bang/Wei Ya Xin claimed their first title of the year by defeating Thom Gicquel/Delphine Delrue of France 21-18, 21-17.