Birmingham, England – An Se Young showcased her endurance and skill in a grueling 95-minute marathon, overcoming Wang Zhi Yi to capture her fourth title of the year at the prestigious All England Open.
An Se Young Claims All England Crown After Thrilling Three-Game Final
Korean world No. 1 An Se Young extended her unbeaten streak to 20 matches after defeating China’s world No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi 13-21, 21-17, 21-17 in a physically demanding final.
🔹 Match Score: An Se Young 2-1 Wang Zhi Yi
Game 1: 13-21
Game 2: 21-17
Game 3: 21-17
📺 Watch the Highlights: An Se Young vs. Wang Zhi Yi (2025 All England Final)
This marks An’s second All England title, following her triumph in 2023, and her fourth title of the season, having already won the Malaysia Open, India Open, and Orleans Masters.
The final also marked the 14th career meeting between the two rivals, with An Se Young securing her 10th victory. She previously defeated Wang in the Malaysia Open final in January.
How the Final Unfolded
🏸 Game 1: Wang Zhi Yi dominated early, pulling away with a 5-0 run at 2-3 and maintaining her lead to take the first game 21-13.
🏸 Game 2: The second game was a fierce battle, with Wang edging ahead 11-9 at the interval. However, at 17-18 down, An stepped up, winning four straight points to level the match at 1-1 with a 21-17 scoreline.
🏸 Game 3: The decider was an all-out test of endurance. An led early, but Wang fought back to level at 8-8. From there, the two exchanged points closely, with ties at 13-13, 16-16, and 18-18. Despite nursing a knee injury, An kept her composure and closed out the match 21-18 to secure the championship.
Women’s Doubles: Matsuyama/Shida Capture All-Japan Final
🏸 Nami Matsuyama / Chiharu Shida (Japan) def. Yuki Fukushima / Mayu Matsumoto (Japan) 21-16, 14-21, 21-17
The 2022 champions Matsuyama and Shida reclaimed the All England title with a hard-fought three-game victory. They last won this event two years ago and were runners-up in 2023. This marks their first title of the 2025 season.
Mixed Doubles: Guo Xin Wa / Chen Fang Hui Stun Teammates for First All England Title
🏸 Guo Xin Wa / Chen Fang Hui (China) def. Feng Yan Zhe / Wei Ya Xin (China) 21-16, 10-21, 22-20
📺 Watch the Highlights: Guo Xin Wa / Chen Fang Hui vs. Feng Yan Zhe / Wei Ya Xin (2025 All England Final)
The mixed doubles final was an all-China showdown, featuring two of the nation’s rising partnerships.
🔹 Game 1: Guo/Chen took the first game 21-16, with Chen’s sharp net play and Guo’s aggressive attacking proving too much for Feng/Wei.
🔹 Game 2: Feng/Wei responded with a dominant 21-10 win, controlling the tempo and forcing a decider.
🔹 Game 3: The deciding game saw both pairs delivering their best badminton, with the score tied at 20-20. In the clutch moments, Guo/Chen edged out their teammates 22-20, securing their first-ever All England title and their first BWF Super 1000 championship.
Guo Xin Wa and Chen Fang Hui’s victory is significant, as they defeated three of the top mixed doubles pairs in the tournament, proving they are China’s future stars in the event.
What’s Next?
Can An Se Young continue her dominance on the world tour?
Will Guo Xin Wa and Chen Fang Hui establish themselves as China’s next top mixed doubles pair?
What’s next for Wang Zhi Yi after another heartbreaking loss in a major final?
Stay tuned for more badminton news, analysis, and tournament updates! 🏸🔥
