An Se Young wins 2026 Denmark Open, setting historic milestone

South Korean badminton star An Se Young secured her ninth international title of the season by winning the women's singles at the 2026 BWF World Tour Denmark Open in Odense. In a hard-fought final, An defeated Japan's Akane Yamaguchi with a score of 2-1 (21-23, 21-14, 21-18).

This victory marks An's 47th career international title, surpassing the previous record of 46 held by Indonesia's Susi Susanti to become the most successful women's singles player in history. Throughout the 2026 season, An has maintained a dominant 98.4% win rate, recording 61 victories against only one defeat in 62 matches.

During the final match, An overcame physical discomfort in her right foot to stage a comeback in the third game after trailing 5-11. The tournament also saw Alex Lanier of France claim the men's singles title, defeating Denmark's Anders Antonsen.