Lin Chun-Yi, An Se-Young Win India Open Amid 'Dirty' Conditions Criticism

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News18•18-01-2026, 17:30
Lin Chun-Yi, An Se-Young Win India Open Amid 'Dirty' Conditions Criticism
- •Taiwan's Lin Chun-Yi won the men's singles title, his biggest career win, defeating Jonatan Christie 21-10, 21-18.
- •South Korea's An Se-Young secured the women's singles title, extending her winning streak to 30 matches and six consecutive titles.
- •Players, including Mia Blichfeldt, criticized the tournament conditions as 'dirty and unhygienic,' citing bird droppings and debris on court.
- •A monkey was spotted in the stands, and a semi-final was interrupted by falling debris, highlighting organizational issues.
- •Anders Antonsen withdrew due to 'extreme' air pollution, raising concerns for India's future major sporting events.
Why It Matters: Lin Chun-Yi and An Se-Young triumphed at the India Open, but player criticism of 'dirty' conditions overshadowed the event.
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