Malaysia Open: Akane Yamaguchi suffers shock exit in opener, Viktor Axelsen cruises into R2

Jun 28, 2022

Yamaguchi Akane was far from her usual self as she suffered a shock exit in her opening encounter.

All England Open: Japan's Akane Yamaguchi claims women's singles crown

Mar 20, 2022

Birmingham [UK], March 20 : Japan's Yamaguchi Akane on Sunday was crowned as the 2022 All England women's singles champion.

Canada Open: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen storm into semifinals

Jul 08, 2023

In the semifinal, Sindhu will face the first-seed Akane Yamaguchi of Japan. She has won 14 matches and lost nine against the Japanese.

Kunlavut Vitidsarn, An Se Young upset top seeds to clinch India Open 2023 titles

Jan 22, 2023

Kunlavut Vitidsarn ended Viktor Axelsen's juggernaut to win the men's singles title while Young defeated Akane Yamaguchi in matches that went beyond an hour.

Tokyo Olympics: Sindhu defeats Yamaguchi, storms into semis

Jul 30, 2021

Tokyo [Japan], July 30 : India shuttler PV Sindhu stormed into the semi-finals of the women's singles event after defeating Japan's number four seed...

BWF World C'ships: Akane Yamaguchi clinches women's singles title, beats Tai Tzu Ying

Dec 19, 2021

Madrid [Spain], December 19 : Akane Yamaguchi on Sunday emerged triumphant over Tai Tzu Ying to win the women's singles title at the ongoing...