An Se-young and Kim Ga-eun to face off in BWF China Masters quarterfinals

South Korean badminton players An Se-young and Kim Ga-eun are set to face each other in the quarterfinals of the 2026 BWF China Masters in Shenzhen.

An Se-young, the world number one, secured her spot in the quarterfinals after a dominant 39-minute victory over China's Han Chenxi, winning 2-0 (21-14, 21-7). Kim Ga-eun, ranked 12th, advanced by defeating Denmark's Line Christophersen 2-0 (21-17, 21-19).

The upcoming matchup between the two teammates marks a significant internal competition for the South Korean team. In their ten previous encounters, An holds a 6-4 lead. The winner of this match is expected to face world number three Akane Yamaguchi in the semifinals.