An Se-young surpasses 100 consecutive weeks as world number one

South Korean badminton star An Se-young has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 100 consecutive weeks as the world number one in women's singles. With 163 total weeks at the top, she is now approaching the all-time record of 119 consecutive weeks held by China's Li Xuerui.

An's dominance is underscored by her recent performances, including a victory at the China Masters and her second BWF World Championship title following a win against Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in New Delhi. She also became the first female player to exceed 120,000 ranking points under the current BWF structure.

International media outlets have noted her overwhelming strength, suggesting a period of prolonged dominance. As she prepares for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, An aims to become the first South Korean badminton player to defend a women's singles title at the event.