In pics: singles finals of Yonex German Open 2019 badminton tournament

Akane Yamaguchi of Japan hits a return during the women's singles final between Akane Yamaguchi of Japan and Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand at the Yonex German Open 2019 badminton tournament in Mulheim, Germany, March 3, 2019. Akane Yamaguchi claimed the title by defeating Ratchanok Intanon with 2-1. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)