Wang Yihan

Wang Yihan
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Personal information
Birth name	王仪涵
Country	China
Born	(1988-01-18) January 18, 1988 Shanghai, China
Height
Handedness	Right
Coach	Zhang Ning
Women's singles
Highest ranking	1 (October 29, 2009)
Current ranking	4 (5 May 2016)
Medal record Women's badminton Representing China Olympic Games 2012 London Women's singles World Championships 2011 London Women's singles World Cup 2006 Yiyang Women's singles Asian Championships 2011 Chengdu Women's singles 2013 Taipei Women's singles 2016 Wuhan Women's singles 2012 Qingdao Women's singles 2009 Suwon Women's singles 2015 Wuhan Women's singles Asian Games 2014 Incheon Women's team 2014 Incheon Women's singles Uber Cup 2012 Wuhan Team 2014 New Delhi Team 2016 Kunshan Team 2010 Kuala Lumpur Team Sudirman Cup 2009 Guangzhou Team 2013 Kuala Lumpur Team 2015 Dongguan Team World Junior Championships 2006 Incheon Girls' singles 2006 Incheon Mixed team Asian Junior Championships 2006 Girls' singles
BWF profile
Updated on 11:57, 20 May 2015 (UTC).

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Wang (王).

Wang Yihan
Traditional Chinese	王儀涵
Simplified Chinese	王仪涵
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Wáng Yíhán

Wang Yihan (born January 18, 1988 in Shanghai) is a professional female badminton player from China and former women's singles world champion. Wang started her career with her coach Wang Pengren at only nine years of age. She was selected for the junior team in 2004, and after being promoted to the senior team in 2006 she began to shine in major tournaments. By October 2009 she was the top ranked Women's singles player in the world. She is currently coached by Zhang Ning, twice Olympic gold medalist.

Career

She won girl's singles at both the Asian Junior and the World Junior Championships in 2006. In open international competition she captured the Badminton World Cup in 2006, and the Bitburger and Russian Opens in 2007. She caught everyone's attention when she won the Badminton world cup in 2006 as an 18-year-old beating her then teammate the "veteran" Zhang Ning on her way to the finals and Xie Xingfang in the finals . In September 2008 she defeated the Chinese-Hong Kong "veteran" Zhou Mi in the final of the Japan Open. The tourney is one of the Badminton World Federation's Super Series events which carry the highest level of prize money in the sport. In 2009 she won the Yonex German Open singles competition against fellow countrywoman Zhu Lin, and just one week later, at the age of 21, the prestigious All-England Championships against Denmark's Tine Rasmussen. Wang then went on to win the Wilson Swiss Open against compatriot Jiang Yanjiao (21–17, 17–21, 21–13). Wang won the Macau Opentime in August 2009 when she again beat Jiang Yanjiao (16–21, 22–20, 21–12). In September 2009, Wang won her second YONEX Open Japan title by beating Wang Xin (21–8, 21–9). Wang then won the French Super Series in November when she emphatically beat top seed, and defending champion, Wang Lin (21–9, 21–12). Wang won her second title in a row, and her 5th BWF Super Series tournament of the year, when she beat Jiang Yanjiao (21–13, 21–15) in the Yonex Sunrise Hong Kong Open. This was also her 7th title overall in 2009. Wang is still the most successful women's singles badminton player in winning titles. To date, Wang has won thirty singles titles, including four Super Series Premier titles, fifteen Super Series titles, and one Super Series Finals title.

Background

Wang is an only child. Wang credited her Mother for her badminton journey. Wang's mother used to play badminton with her just outside their home, seeing her as an energetic child, Wang's parents decided to send her to a badminton academy which eventually led to Wang's successful career. Prior to badminton, she was also recommended by her teachers to play volleyball due to her height. Wang is a native Shanghainese and speaks fluent Shanghainese.

Personal life

When asked about her relationship status, Wang stated that she is single and is currently focusing on her career. Wang is good friends with teammates such as Li Xuerui , Tian Qing , Fu Haifeng , Lin Dan and so on.

Record against selected opponents

Head-to-head records against Olympic quarterfinalists, World Championship semifinalists, Superseries finalists, plus all Olympic opponents.

• Michelle Li 5–0
• Zhu Jingjing 4–0
• Zhang Ning 0–3
• Wang Shixian 13–5
• Lu Lan 5–3
• Wang Lin 2–1
• Jiang Yanjiao 8–5
• Xie Xingfang 1–3
• Wang Xin 8–2
• Li Xuerui 7–6
• Liu Xin 6–0
• Zhu Lin 1–0
• Yao Xue 0–1
• Cheng Shao-chieh 5–0
• Tai Tzu-ying 2–2
• Tine Baun 8–5
• Pi Hongyan 3–1
• Xu Huaiwen 3–1
• Juliane Schenk 8–2
• Yip Pui Yin 6–3
• Wang Chen 3–1
• Zhou Mi 4–0
• Saina Nehwal 9–4
• Lindaweni Fanetri 4–1
• Maria Kristin Yulianti 1–0
• Eriko Hirose 8–1
• Sayaka Sato 1–0
• Minatsu Mitani 5–0
• Shizuka Uchida 1–1
• Nozomi Okuhara 2–2
• Akane Yamaguchi 0–1
• Bae Youn-joo 7–4
• Sung Ji-hyun 11–3
• Wong Mew Choo 0–1
• Carolina Marín 2–3
• Porntip Buranaprasertsuk 5–2
• Ratchanok Inthanon 12–1
• P. V. Sindhu 4–2

Achievements

Further information: Wang Yihan career statistics

Titles	Years
BWF World Championships	2011
BWF Super Series Masters Finals	2011
Badminton Asia Championships	2011 2013
Badminton World Cup	2006
BWF Super Series
All England Open	2009
China Open	2011
Indonesia Open	2011
Denmark Open	2010, 2013
Korea Open	2011, 2014
Japan Open	2011, 2009, 2008
French Open	2010, 2009
Malaysia Open	2012
China Masters	2012
Hong Kong Open	2009, 2013
Singapore Open	2013, 2014
Swiss Open	2009
BWF Grand Prix
Macau Open	2009
German Open	2009, 2013
Bitburger Open	2007
Russian Open	2007

Event	2012
Summer Olympics	Silver

Event	2012	2010
Uber Cup	Gold	Silver

Event	2009
Sudirman Cup	Gold

External links

• (Chinese) Profile