Yeosu (South Korea), Nov. 8 -- World No. 1 An Se-young of South Korea became the first badminton player to win at least 11 titles in two consecutive seasons after claiming the women's singles crown at the Korea Open on Sunday, while China's Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin won the mixed doubles title.
An defeated Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-12, 15-21, 21-16 in the final.
Reflecting on her progress over the past year, An said she was proud of her ability to maintaina consistently high level of performance.
She added that she had grown mentally stronger and learned how to regain momentum when physically fatigued. In an all-Chinese mixed doubles final, Jiang and Wei defeated GaoJiaxuan and Wu Mengying 21-16, 21-13.
The victory added to Jiang an...