Unstoppable An Se Young Wins YONEX French Open 2026 Championship
South Korea’s An Se Young continues to dominate world badminton. The world No. 1 won the YONEX French Open 2026 women’s singles title after beating India’s Pusarla V. Sindhu in a thrilling final.
However, the victory did not come easily. An Se Young lost the opening game before fighting back to win 16-21, 21-11, 21-12.
As a result, she claimed her 10th title of the 2026 season. The victory also extended her amazing winning streak to 50 matches.
An Se Young Beats PV Sindhu in French Open 2026 Final
PV Sindhu started the final with confidence. The Indian star attacked well and put An Se Young under pressure throughout the opening game.
As a result, Sindhu took the first game 21-16. It was a strong start against the world’s top-ranked player.
However, An Se Young quickly found her rhythm. She controlled the second game with better movement and sharp shots. The Korean star won 21-11 to level the match.
In the deciding game, both players fought hard for every point. Sindhu stayed close early on, but An Se Young soon took control.
Finally, An Se Young sealed the victory 21-12 to become the French Open 2026 women’s singles champion.
50 Straight Wins and 10 Titles in 2026
An Se Young’s latest victory adds another chapter to her outstanding season.
With the French Open title, she has now won 50 matches in a row. Moreover, she has collected 10 individual titles during the 2026 season.
Her season record now stands at 66 wins and just one loss. Therefore, her winning rate is an impressive 98.5%.
In addition, this is her third straight French Open title. She previously won the tournament in 2024 and 2025. Overall, she now has four French Open women’s singles titles, including her first in 2019.
Why Is An Se Young So Difficult to Beat?
An Se Young has become one of the toughest players in women’s singles badminton. Her speed, defence and patience help her handle difficult matches.
Even when she falls behind, she stays focused. For example, she recovered from losing the first game against Sindhu in the French Open final.
Furthermore, her ability to control long rallies makes her a major threat. Opponents must work hard to win points against her.
Her latest comeback shows why she remains the world No. 1.
PV Sindhu Shows Strong Fighting Spirit
Although PV Sindhu finished as runner-up, she produced a brave performance in the final.
The Indian badminton star won the opening game and challenged An Se Young throughout the match. However, she could not stop the Korean’s comeback.
The result also marked Sindhu’s 11th straight defeat against An Se Young. Nevertheless, reaching the French Open final was an important achievement for her.
Can Anyone Stop An Se Young?
After another French Open victory, An Se Young continues to set the standard in women’s singles badminton.
Her 50-match winning streak and 10 titles show her incredible form in 2026. However, the world’s best players will continue looking for ways to challenge her.
For now, An Se Young remains the player to beat on the international badminton stage.
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