DENMARK’S men’s singles ace Viktor Axelsen proved once again that he is virtually unstoppable after capturing his second world title in Tokyo yesterday.
China captured their second title through mixed doubles pair Zheng Siwei-Huang Yaqiong, who overcame home pair Yuta Wata NBA直播 nabe-Arisa Higashino 21-13, 21-16 in 41 minutes.
He was delighted to continue his formidable form this year where h 英超直播 e has already won four Open titles (All-England, Malaysian and Indonesian Opens, Indonesian Masters) and the European Championships.
Axel 足球直播 sen justified his top seed status by brushing aside the challenge of Thailand’s young rising star Kunlavut Vitidsarn 21-5, 21-16 in the final at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.
Yamaguchi brought some cheer to the home fans when she defeated China’s reigning Olympic champion Chen Yufei 21-12, 10-21, 21-14 in 68 minutes.
Meanwhile, the 21-year-old Kunlavut, playing in his first world meet final, was thankful for the experience and acknowledged that he had lost to a better player.
With the victory, the 28-year-old Dane added to his title in 2017 in Glasgow.
“Axelsen played very well today. I felt that I made some silly mistakes but I also learned a lot. I want to play against top players. Even if I lose, I am happy to gain experience,” said Kunlavut.
In other matches, Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi (women’s singles) and China’s Chen Qingchen-Jia Yifan (women’s doubles) successfully defended their titles.
On his unbeatable form, Axelsen said: “I just try to do my best every single day and I am happy to receive so much support. People are believing in me and they think that I am a good player and this gives me a lot of motivation.
Qingchen-Yifan stayed steady to triumph over South Korea’s Kim So-yeong-Kong Hee-yong 22-20, 21-14 in 62 minutes.
“To be honest, my full focus is on my own game and my own development. It’s a big privilege for me to play in front of all my supporters and family, and achieve my dreams.”
Axelsen also created history by becoming the first Dane to win the men’s singles title twice.
China captured their second title through mixed doubles pair Zheng Siwei-Huang Yaqiong, who overcame home pair Yuta Wata NBA直播 nabe-Arisa Higashino 21-13, 21-16 in 41 minutes.
He was delighted to continue his formidable form this year where h 英超直播 e has already won four Open titles (All-England, Malaysian and Indonesian Opens, Indonesian Masters) and the European Championships.
Axel 足球直播 sen justified his top seed status by brushing aside the challenge of Thailand’s young rising star Kunlavut Vitidsarn 21-5, 21-16 in the final at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.
Yamaguchi brought some cheer to the home fans when she defeated China’s reigning Olympic champion Chen Yufei 21-12, 10-21, 21-14 in 68 minutes.
Meanwhile, the 21-year-old Kunlavut, playing in his first world meet final, was thankful for the experience and acknowledged that he had lost to a better player.
With the victory, the 28-year-old Dane added to his title in 2017 in Glasgow.
“Axelsen played very well today. I felt that I made some silly mistakes but I also learned a lot. I want to play against top players. Even if I lose, I am happy to gain experience,” said Kunlavut.
In other matches, Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi (women’s singles) and China’s Chen Qingchen-Jia Yifan (women’s doubles) successfully defended their titles.
On his unbeatable form, Axelsen said: “I just try to do my best every single day and I am happy to receive so much support. People are believing in me and they think that I am a good player and this gives me a lot of motivation.
Qingchen-Yifan stayed steady to triumph over South Korea’s Kim So-yeong-Kong Hee-yong 22-20, 21-14 in 62 minutes.
“To be honest, my full focus is on my own game and my own development. It’s a big privilege for me to play in front of all my supporters and family, and achieve my dreams.”
Axelsen also created history by becoming the first Dane to win the men’s singles title twice.
