Axelsen and An Se-young Triumph at India Open 2025
Viktor Axelsen and An Se-young clinched the men’s and women’s singles titles, respectively, at the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament in New Delhi. Axelsen secured his third India Open title by defeating Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu in straight games, 21-16, 21-8, in just 41 minutes. An Se-young showcased her dominance by overcoming Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-12, 21-9. In the doubles events, Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin, Japan’s Arisa Igarashi and Ayako Sakuramoto, and China’s Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin emerged victorious.
Viktor Axelsen, a two-time world champion and previous India Open winner in 2017 and 2019, displayed exceptional skill and athleticism. After a slow start, Axelsen found his rhythm, taking control of the match and securing a comfortable victory over Lee Cheuk Yiu. This win marked his third India Open title and highlighted his return to peak form after overcoming recent injury challenges.
South Korea’s An Se-young continued her impressive form by defeating Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong in straight games. Her victory at the India Open adds to her growing list of achievements and underscores her status as a rising star in international badminton.
In the men’s doubles final, Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin clinched the title by defeating the Korean duo of Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae. The women’s doubles event saw Japan’s Arisa Igarashi and Ayako Sakuramoto emerge victorious over South Korea’s Kim Hye Jang and Kong Hee Young. In mixed doubles, China’s Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin secured the championship by overcoming the French pair of Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | Viktor Axelsen and An Se-young won the men’s and women’s singles titles at the India Open 2025. Axelsen defeated Lee Cheuk Yiu 21-16, 21-8, while An Se-young triumphed over Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-12, 21-9. |
| Tournament | India Open 2025 (Super 750 Badminton Tournament) |
| Men’s Singles Winner | Viktor Axelsen (Denmark) |
| Women’s Singles Winner | An Se-young (South Korea) |
| Men’s Doubles Winners | Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin (Malaysia) |
| Women’s Doubles Winners | Arisa Igarashi and Ayako Sakuramoto (Japan) |
| Mixed Doubles Winners | Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin (China) |
| Venue | New Delhi, India |
| Viktor Axelsen’s Achievement | Third India Open title (previous wins: 2017, 2019) |
| An Se-young’s Achievement | Continued dominance in women’s singles, highlighting her rise as a top player globally. |
| Tournament Type | Part of the BWF World Tour Super 750 Series |
| Static Information | – Denmark: Capital – Copenhagen, Currency – Danish Krone |
| – South Korea: Capital – Seoul, Currency – South Korean Won | |
| – India: Capital – New Delhi, Chief Minister (Delhi) -Atishi Marlena , Lt. Governor – Vinai Kumar Saxena |
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