Ratchanok Intanon

Women's Singles THA #7 WS

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Thai badminton legend — the youngest-ever WS World Champion (age 18 in 2013). Former World #1 (April 2016, first Thai woman to reach it). Still actively competing at 31 with a 2026 Malaysia Masters title, ranked #7. Coached by Patapol Ngernsrisuk.

Profile

Country: Thailand
Born: 1995-02-05 (31 yrs)
Height: 169 cm
Weight: 58 kg
Handed: Right
Best BWF rank: #1 WS 2016-04-21
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Right-handed all-court technician; precise touch-and-angle game built on control and feel; favours very high string tension (~30 lbs) over raw power

Honours · golds

1× World title

1× Asian title

Career record

508 W 242 L

67.7% win rate · 750 matches

Career highlights

2013 BWF World Championships WS gold (Guangzhou) — youngest WS World Champion in history at age 18
2019 BWF World Championships WS bronze (Basel)
Reached World #1 in WS in April 2016 — first Thai woman to top the rankings
2015 BWF Indonesia Open Superseries Premier WS champion
2026 Malaysia Masters WS champion
2025 Indonesia Masters + Japan Masters WS champion
2024 Spain Masters WS champion (Super 300)
2015 BWF Asian Championships WS gold (def. Li Xuerui)
2024 Paris Olympics WS quarter-finals; also competed at 2012, 2016, 2020 Olympics

Gear

Racquet Yonex Nanoflare 800 Pro ✓ verified

String Yonex BG65 Titanium

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