
An Se-young Pulls Out of Japan Open With Left Foot Injury
South Korean badminton star An Se-young has withdrawn from the Japan Open due to a left foot injury, raising serious doubts about her Asian Games title defense.
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Priya Nair covers badminton for 21.fun, from BWF World Tour results to player form, rankings and tactics.

South Korean badminton star An Se-young has withdrawn from the Japan Open due to a left foot injury, raising serious doubts about her Asian Games title defense.

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