Women’s singles
This page collects profiles of Women’s singles players, including An Se Young, Tai Tzu-ying and Akane Yamaguchi. Each one covers where the player is from, the teams and competitions in the career, and the key numbers.
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Ratchanok Intanon
A factual profile of Ratchanok Intanon, from Yasothon and Banthongyord to world champion, world No. 1 and Thai badminton history.
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Nozomi Okuhara
A factual profile of Nozomi Okuhara, from her Nagano beginnings to Olympic bronze, world title, All England wins and trademark long rallies.
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Gregoria Mariska Tunjung
A lively profile of Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, from junior world champion to Olympic bronze medalist and world No. 5 in women’s singles.
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Carolina Marin
A factual profile of Carolina Marín, from Huelva prodigy to Olympic champion, three-time world winner and defining force in women’s singles.
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Chen Yufei
A lively profile of Chen Yufei, from Hangzhou prodigy to Olympic champion, world number one and one of China’s key women’s singles players.
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Akane Yamaguchi
A lively profile of Akane Yamaguchi, from her Fukui childhood to world No. 1, major titles, playing style and life off court.
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Tai Tzu-ying
A factual profile of Tai Tzu-ying, from Kaohsiung prodigy to world No. 1, Olympic silver medalist and three-time All England champion.
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An Se Young
A lively profile of An Se-young, from junior prodigy in Gwangju to world champion, Olympic gold medalist and women’s singles No. 1.
