Korean Se-young looks good for Paris gold after packing off Akane in French final


PETALING JAYA: The French Open, seen as the dress rehearsal for the upcoming Paris Olympics, saw South Korean hotshot An Se-young returning to her winning ways in Paris yesterday.

World No. 1 Se-young, playing in only her third event this year, overcame Japanese rival Akane Yamaguchi 18-21, 21-13, 21-10 in 64 minutes to clinch the women’s single title at the Paris Olympics test tournament at the Arena Porte de la Chapelle.

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