South Korea's An Se-young successfully defended her women's singles crown at the Denmark Open 2026, capturing a historic 47th career badminton title, according to reporting by Sportstar and the BWF World Tour.
In the men's singles competition, French shuttler Alex Lanier denied Denmark's Anders Antonsen a celebratory victory on home soil, securing the championship win against the local favorite.
Historic Milestone for An Se-young
An's victory marked a major milestone in world badminton history. By securing the Denmark Open title, she ended Indonesian badminton legend Susi Susanti’s 29-year reign in the record books by securing her 47th title, establishing an unprecedented mark in the sport.
The BWF World Tour described the South Korean star as an unstoppable force throughout the tournament, where she maintained commanding form to retain the championship she had previously captured.
Men's Singles Final Upset
The men's singles showdown concluded with heartbreak for Danish fans. Antonsen, who was aiming for glory on his home court, was halted by Lanier. The victory by Lanier thwarted the host nation's hopes for a sweep and capped off a competitive run at the prestigious World Tour event.
The tournament results solidify An's status among the sport's all-time greats while signaling Lanier's rising threat in the top tiers of international men's singles badminton.
