Source: Visual China Group/Wu Zhizhao/VCG
[Saba Sports News] The 2023 China Masters is
currently underway, and a surprising upset has taken place. An Se-young, the
South Korean star who holds the number one ranking in women’s singles
badminton, has been defeated by Chinese badminton player Wang Zhiyi. Despite
their history of facing each other on multiple occasions, Wang Zhiyi emerged
victorious this time. Prior to the match, it was widely expected that An
Se-young, the favorite to win the tournament, would successfully overcome her
opponent. However, the outcome did not unfold as anticipated. Wang Zhiyi
managed to defeat An Se-young in two consecutive games, securing a place in the
quarterfinals and ending her own four-game losing streak against An Se-young.
This marks the first time this year that An Se-young has failed to reach the
quarterfinals in various competitions. At just 21 years old, An Se-young gained
fame at a young age and was referred to as the “Successful Queen”
within the Korean badminton community. She has won 10 championships, including
the World Championships, Asian Games, and All England Open. However, it is
unfortunate that An Se-young’s condition has declined since her return from
injury, which may have contributed to her defeat in this recent match at the
China Masters.