jpnn.com, BALI - Japanese badminton player Akane Yamaguchi has beaten An Seyoung from South Korea in the second match of Group B at the 2021 BWF World Tour Finals.
Akane avenged An Seyoung's defeat in the final of the 2021 Indonesia Masters, where Akane lost two straight games with a score of 17-21 and 19-21.
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Competing at the Bali International Convention Center, Thursday (2/12), Akane won against An Seyoung through a three-game battle with a score of 21-14, 18-21, and 21-16 in 56 minutes.
After the match, Akane admitted that she saw An Seyoung's physique was not very fit in the match. This was used by her to attack the South Korean's defense.
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"I saw that An's condition in this match was not so good. I tried to take advantage by playing pressing," said Akane.
After this victory, the world number three player will face Busanan Ongbamrungphan from Thailand in the next match.
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Akane has technically won one match. Her previous opponent, Yeo Jia Min, withdrew due to injury. (mcr16/mcr20/jpnn)
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