Shenzhen – South Korea asserted its dominance in world badminton once again, as An Se Young and the formidable men’s doubles duo Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae delivered masterclass performances to secure the 2025 China Masters titles on Sunday.
In the women’s singles final, An Se Young—already regarded as one of the fiercest competitors on the global stage—crushed China’s world No. 3 Han Yue in a stunningly one-sided match. The reigning world No. 1 made quick work of her opponent, winning 21-11, 21-3 in just 33 minutes, denying Han even a chance to settle into the match.
▶ Watch Highlights: An Se Young vs. Han Yue – 2025 China Masters Final
With this triumph, An becomes the first non-Chinese player to successfully defend the China Masters women’s singles title, marking a historic achievement in the tournament’s legacy.
Meanwhile, Han Yue continues her quest for a maiden title this season, falling short in her fourth final appearance of 2025. She previously lost three finals to teammate Wang Zhi Yi, and her title drought remains a talking point among local fans and badminton analysts.
Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae Clinch 7th Title of the Year
In the men’s doubles final, the Korean top seeds Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae outmaneuvered India’s powerhouse duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, posting a confident 21-19, 21-15 victory.
▶ Watch Highlights: Kim/Seo vs. Rankireddy/Shetty – 2025 China Masters Final
This marks the 7th title of the season for the Korean pair, who are currently ranked world No. 1. Their red-hot streak, which began at the 2025 World Championships, now includes titles at the Malaysia Open (Super 1000), German Open (Super 300), All England (Super 1000), Indonesia Open (Super 1000), Japan Open (Super 750) and now China Masters (Super 750).
Seo also defends his title at this event, having won the 2024 edition with a different partner called Jin Yong.
Mixed Doubles: Malaysia’s Run Ends in Final
Malaysia’s Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei, fresh off a heroic semifinal win over top seeds Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping, couldn’t replicate their magic in the final. Despite their momentum, they fell to Thailand’s No. 4 seeds Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran, losing 8-21, 17-21 in 38 minutes.
The Thai pair was clinical, extending their head-to-head advantage to 4-1. They previously defeated the Malaysians in three other tour events including the 2025 Indonesia Masters and 2024 Japan Masters.
Other Final Results:
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Men’s Singles:
🇨🇳 Weng Hong Yang def. 🇹🇼 Lin Chun-Yi — 21-11, 21-15 -
Women’s Doubles:
🇨🇳 Jia Yi Fan / Zhang Shu Xian def. 🇰🇷 Kim Hye Jeong / Kong Hee Yong — 21-19, 16-21, 21-13
The 2025 China Masters not only reinforced Korea’s dominance in the badminton world but also highlighted the consistency of top contenders like An Se Young and Kim/Seo. With historic wins and breakout performances, the tournament delivered compelling stories that fans across the globe will remember.
Stay tuned for more badminton news from BadmintonPlanet.com and updates as the race toward the World Tour Finals intensifies.
