Women's singles world number two Akane Yamaguchi of Japan secured a victory in the Round of 32 at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Super 500 Korea Open held at Jinnam Gymnasium in Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, advancing to the Round of 16 today (November 4).

As the reigning champion of last year's Korea Open, Yamaguchi praised the transformed performance of her rival An Se-young in a post-match interview, stating, "All of her weaknesses have disappeared."

Although she has struggled to secure victories in recent head-to-head matches, she expressed her determination to challenge An again and again, while also delivering a supportive message in Korean.

Sports Mug brings you Yamaguchi's post-match interview.

Reported by Bae Jung-hoon | Produced and Edited by Nam Ju-hyeon | Filmed by Yang Doo-won | Produced by Sports News Department