Hu was born on 27 July 2006 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. He began badminton training in first grade at Wentao Primary School under the guidance of Jin Hong, a former shuttler. He was later selected by Chen Jinglun Sports School to join the Zhejiang provincial team. Lin Dan is his role model.[7]
Career
Hu made his international debut in 2022 where he competed at the Slovenia Junior International, reaching the semi-finals.[8]
2023
In March, he made the final of the Dutch Junior International but had to retire due to injury.[9]
In August, he participated in his first senior tournament at the Baoji China Masters. He defeated compatriot Wang Zhengxing in the final and won the title as a qualifier.[6]
In December, Hu took part in the King Cup, an invitational tournament hosted by Lin Dan.[16] He advanced to the final after defeating Loh Kean Yew in the first round[17] and Lakshya Sen in the semi-finals.[18] In the final, he lost to Anders Antonsen and finished as the runner-up.[19]
The BWF World Tour, which was announced on 19 March 2017 and implemented in 2018,[20] is a series of elite badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The BWF World Tour is divided into levels of World Tour Finals, Super 1000, Super 750, Super 500, Super 300, and the BWF Tour Super 100.[21]
^ abcGuo, Huasheng (16 August 2024). "首次参加成人赛事夺冠，浙江小将胡哲安世界排名出炉了" [Zhejiang teenager Hu Zhe'an won an adult competition for the first time, and his world ranking is released]. 潮新闻 (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 5 October 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
^Guo, Huasheng (29 February 2024). "2024年荷兰青年羽毛球国际大奖赛，杭州小将胡哲安今日出战" [Hangzhou young player Hu Zhe'an will compete in the 2024 Dutch Youth Badminton International Grand Prix today]. 潮新闻 (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 5 October 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
^"狂揽4金2银2铜！国羽人才辈出捍卫霸主地位，男单超新星连战连捷" [Picked up 4 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze! National badminton team's talents defend its dominance as men's singles superstars win consecutive victories] (in Chinese). Sina. 21 August 2023. Archived from the original on 18 October 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
^"天王杯国际羽球赛｜骆建佑不敌胡哲安 安顿申胜坤拉武特" [King Cup International Badminton Tournament | Loh Kean Yew lost to Hu Zhe'an, Antonsen won against Kunlavut]. China Press (in Chinese (Malaysia)). 28 December 2024. Archived from the original on 2 January 2025. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
^Sukumar, Dev (10 January 2018). "Action-Packed Season Ahead!". Badminton World Federation. Archived from the original on 13 January 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
