Ahn Se-young looks to win back-to-back games and settles down lightly in the semifinals...World's 10th-ranked Miyazaki wins 20 games completely
Sep 26, 2025
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World No. 1 Ahn Se-young won 2-0 (21-7, 21-17) against Tomoka Miyazaki (10th in the world) in the quarterfinals of the women's singles '2025 Victor Korea Open (Super500)' held at Suwon Indoor Gymnasium on the 26th.
As a result, Ahn is aiming to win consecutive international competitions following last week's Chinese Masters. If Ahn Se-young, the 2023 champion, retakes the top spot in two years this time, she will win her eighth gold medal this season.
Miyazaki, the opponent of the quarterfinals on the day, has improved even at a young age of 19 and is called a scary 'Satbyul' in Japan. However, in front of Ahn Se-young, who is leading in all three games against him, he was still 'Young rising star'.
Ahn Se-young overwhelmed as if teaching from the first game. Miyazaki could not hide his flagging expression due to Ahn's stormy offensive, and Ahn took the first victory lightly as if there is no mercy in the world of victory.
In the second game, Miyazaki's resistance continued quite a bit. Ahn Se-young entered the interval with a lead of 11-7, but Miyazaki immediately succeeded in the challenge, scoring three consecutive points and pressing Ahn.
But that was the end of the struggle. Ahn Se-young alternately combined hair pins and drop shots to press down the spirit of her inexperienced opponent for now. It wasn't as smooth as it was. While Ahn Se-young was careless, he was chased to a 15-15 tie.
Ahn Se-young, who looked a little embarrassed but collected herself, brought back the flow with four consecutive points and finished the game with another consecutive score at 19-17.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
