An Se-young completes badminton's golden sweep with Asian Games win over Yamaguchi

An Se-young added another glittering chapter to her extraordinary career on Tuesday, defeating Japan’s three-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-9 to win Asian Games gold and underline her status as the world’s No. 1-ranked female badminton player.The South Korean star has now collected virtually every major prize the sport has to offer. Already a Paris Olympic champion and two-time world champion, An has added a second Asian Games gold medal to her collection, further strengthening her extraordinary claim to the top of the women’s game.An dropped to her knees after sealing victory, before arching backwards and looking skyward in an emotional celebration.“It feels like a dream,” An said.