Tag: Viktor Axelsen

Viktor Axelsen Says Lee Chong Wei Was Tougher to Defeat Than Lin Dan

Dubai: Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen, a two-time Olympic men’s singles champion, recently reflected on his career and shared his experiences competing against two of badminton’s greatest legends: Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei and China’s Lin Dan. According to Axelsen, between the two, Lee Chong Wei posed a greater challenge. Continue reading Viktor Axelsen Says Lee Chong Wei Was Tougher to Defeat Than Lin Dan

Viktor Axelsen, Li Shifeng, And Tai Tzu Ying Knocked Out In The First Round Of The China Open

Changzhou: Similar to Malaysia’s third seed Lee Zii Jia, Denmark’s second seed Viktor Axelsen and China’s fourth seed Li Shifeng were both eliminated in the first round of the China Open. Continue reading Viktor Axelsen, Li Shifeng, And Tai Tzu Ying Knocked Out In The First Round Of The China Open

Viktor Axelsen Captures His First Hong Kong Open Title

Hong Kong: Two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen secured his first Hong Kong Open title on Sunday after defeating China’s Lei Lanxi in the final. Continue reading Viktor Axelsen Captures His First Hong Kong Open Title

Chou Tien-Chen To Play Viktor Axelsen In Hong Kong Open Quarters

Hong Kong: Taiwan’s World No. 9, Chou Tien-Chen, advanced to the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Open by defeating Thailand’s Saran Jamsri 21-15, 21-19 on Thursday. Chou will face Denmark’s World No. 2 Viktor Axelsen next. Continue reading Chou Tien-Chen To Play Viktor Axelsen In Hong Kong Open Quarters

Olympic Champion Viktor Axelsen Withdraws from Japan Open

Copenhagen: Following the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the BWF World Tour is set to resume, starting with the Super 750 Japan Open in Yokohama next week. However, the two-time Olympic gold medalist Viktor Axelsen from Denmark has announced that he still needs time to rest and recover after the Olympics, and has decided to withdraw from the tournament. Continue reading Olympic Champion Viktor Axelsen Withdraws from Japan Open

Viktor Axelsen Retains Olympic Gold Medal

Paris: Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen successfully defended his Olympic gold medal by defeating Thailand’s world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the men’s singles badminton final in Paris on Monday. Continue reading Viktor Axelsen Retains Olympic Gold Medal

Viktor Axelsen Faces Li Shifeng in Singapore Open Semis

Singapore: Viktor Axelsen is set to take on Li Shifeng in the semifinals at the 2024 Singapore Open.

This follows a confident victory over Malaysian Leong Hun Jao, whom he defeated in two sets in the quarterfinals. Continue reading Viktor Axelsen Faces Li Shifeng in Singapore Open Semis

Viktor Axelsen Beats Lee Zii Jia in Malaysia Masters Final

Kuala Lumpur: The wait for Lee Zii Jia to clinch his first home title continues.

World number 10 Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia lost to Denmark’s world number one Viktor Axelsen in a three-set match in the Malaysian Masters final on Sunday. Continue reading Viktor Axelsen Beats Lee Zii Jia in Malaysia Masters Final

Lee Zii Jia To Play Viktor Axelsen In Malaysia Masters Final

Kuala Lumpur: In the second game, when trailing 13-17, despite his coach advising him to strategically concede the game and focus on the decider, Malaysia’s men’s singles player Lee Zii Jia decided to give it his all. His never-give-up spirit saw him win eight consecutive points at a critical moment, staging a dramatic comeback to eventually beat Angus Ng Ka Long 21-15, 21-17. Continue reading Lee Zii Jia To Play Viktor Axelsen In Malaysia Masters Final