Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Chinese Badminton Players Tackle An Se-young's Dominance
An Se-young is a top badminton player who has been very successful, winning most of her matches.
Chinese players, especially Chen Yufei and Wang Zhiyi, are trying to figure out how to beat her.
They have played many times, and the score is tied.
An Se-young is good at reading the game quickly, moving fast, and both defending and attacking well.
Chen Yufei thinks the key to beating her is to be consistent and not perfect.
The Chinese badminton team is working hard to find ways to win against her.
An Se-young has a dominant win rate, winning 73 of 77 matches in 2025.
Her head-to-head record with Chen Yufei is tied at 14-14.
Chen Yufei believes consistency is key to defeating An Se-young.
Wang Zhiyi has lost 7 of 8 finals to An Se-young.
An Se-young's strengths include quick game reading, excellent footwork, and strong defense and attack.
- Who
- An Se-young, Chen Yufei, Wang Zhiyi, and other Chinese badminton players
- What
- The challenge of countering An Se-young's dominance in badminton
- When
- Ongoing rivalry since 2018, with recent focus in 2025 and 2026
- Where
- Various international badminton tournaments, including Malaysia
- Why
- An Se-young's exceptional skills and consistent performance have made her a formidable opponent
- An Se-young's Win Rate
- 73 of 77 matches in 2025
- An Se-young vs. Chen Yufei
- 14-14 head-to-head record
- Chen Yufei's Age Advantage
- 4 years older than An Se-young
- Wang Zhiyi's Record
- Lost 7 of 8 finals to An Se-young
- Chen Yufei's Strategy
- Consistency over perfection to defeat An Se-young
- An Se-young's Strengths
- Quick game reading, excellent footwork, strong defense and attack
- Chinese Focus
- Coaching efforts aimed at countering An Se-young's dominance