An Se-young advances to Japan Open semifinals after defeating Chen Yu Fei

According to the match at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, An Se-young advanced to Japan Open 2025 semifinals after defeating Chen Yu Fei in straight games.

The Paris 2024 Olympic gold medalist — dominated from the start of the match by leading 6-2, then extended the advantage to 11-5 at the first interval.

After the break, the South Korean shuttler showed even more dominance — scoring consecutive points to lead 13-5 before Chen managed to add points making it 6-13.

This victory improves An’s head-to-head record against the Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalist — to 12-13, although Chen still leads in their overall meetings.