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The Latest Breaking News from Viktor Axelsen

Kunlavut Vitidsarn will battle it out against top seed Viktor Axelsen of Denmark for the world men’s singles badminton title in Japan today.

Bangkok Post

Marin vows to return to top after badminton worlds exit

Tokyo (AFP) - Spanish badminton star Carolina Marin vowed to get back to her dominant best after her bid for a record fourth world title was ended by Japan's Akane Yamaguchi on Friday.

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Lee's bid for Malaysian badminton history meets surprise early end

Tokyo (AFP) - Lee Zii Jia's bid to become Malaysia's first badminton world champion ground to a halt on Thursday with a third-round loss to China's unseeded surprise-package Zhao Junpeng.

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Showboating Momota thrills home fans at badminton worlds

Tokyo (AFP) - Showboating Japanese badminton star Kento Momota promised to cool down after being fired up by an adoring home crowd in his first-round win at the world championships in Tokyo on Monday.

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Uneasy Momota eyes third badminton world title in Tokyo

Tokyo (AFP) - Struggling former badminton world number one Kento Momota said Sunday that he still feels "a lot of unease" as he bids to reclaim his world title next week in Tokyo.

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World number one Axelsen out of badminton's Malaysia Masters

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Dominant world number one Viktor Axelsen withdrew from badminton's Malaysia Masters starting Tuesday, saying he needed to "rest and recharge" after winning the Malaysia Open, Indonesia Open and Indonesia Masters in the past month.

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Momota thrashed by Axelsen in Malaysia final

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Japan's Kento Momota suffered a heavy defeat in the Malaysia Open final Sunday against world number one Viktor Axelsen, the latest disappointing performance from the once undisputed king of badminton.

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Momota finds form to set up Axelsen showdown in Malaysia Open

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Japan's Kento Momota expressed delight Saturday at reaching his first final of the year after enduring "difficult times", following a convincing victory at the Malaysia Open over Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn.

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Axelsen finishes off Zhao to defend Indonesia Open champion title

Jakarta (AFP) - World badminton number one Viktor Axelsen triumphed in straight sets over underdog Zhao Jun Peng of China on Sunday, clinching the Indonesia Open championship for the second consecutive year.

AFP

Axelsen powers into Indonesia Open final with win over Malaysia's Lee

Jakarta (AFP) - Badminton world number one Viktor Axelsen on Saturday secured a place in the Indonesia Open final after toppling Malaysian rising star Lee Zii Jia in a tight, fast-paced encounter in Jakarta.

AFP

Top seed Axelsen through to Indonesia Open semis

Jakarta (AFP) - Top seed Viktor Axelsen advanced to the semi-final of the Indonesia Open after beating Indonesia's Anthony Sinisuka Ginting in a thrilling match held at the Istora Senayan sporting arena in Jakarta on Friday.

AFP

Badminton number one Axelsen wins Indonesia Masters title

Jakarta (AFP) - Danish badminton ace Viktor Axelsen clinched the men's singles title at the Indonesia Masters on Sunday, beating Taiwan's Chou Tien-chen in straight sets.

AFP

Top seed Axelsen powers into semis of badminton's Indonesia Masters

Jakarta (AFP) - Badminton world number one Viktor Axelsen breezed through to the semi-finals of the Indonesia Masters after defeating Hong Kong's Angus Ng Ka-long on Friday.

AFP

No regrets if I don’t win another individual title, I have Thomas Cup gold: Prannoy

The ‘giant-killer’ tag has become associated with Prannoy, who scripted some of the most headline-grabbing victories over top stars such as Lee Chong Wei, Lin Dan, Chen Long and Viktor Axelsen

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Top-ranked Viktor Axelsen out of badminton's Thailand Open

Bangkok (AFP) - Badminton world number one Viktor Axelsen pulled out of the Thailand Open on Thursday, citing an injury he sustained at last week's Thomas and Uber Cup finals.

Bangkok Post

Shaky Axelsen survives badminton nail-biter

Badminton world champ Viktor Axelsen fended off a gutsy assault from South Korea's Heo Kwang-hee in a three-game thriller at Thailand's Thomas Cup on Thursday night.

AFP

Shaky Axelsen survives badminton nail-biter in Thailand

Bangkok (AFP) - Badminton world champ Viktor Axelsen fended off a gutsy assault from South Korea's Heo Kwang-hee in a three-game thriller at Thailand's Thomas Cup on Thursday night.

AFP

Japanese heavyweights in shock badminton defeats in Thailand

Bangkok (AFP) - It was a day of upsets at Thailand's Thomas and Uber Cup Wednesday with badminton world number one Akane Yamaguchi suffering a stunning defeat at the hands of a teenage rookie, while in the men's competition Kento Momota was also outclassed.

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Axelsen and Momota push teams forward at Thomas and Uber Cup

Bangkok (AFP) - Heavyweights Viktor Axelsen and Kento Momota both won their matches at the Thomas and Uber Cup in Thailand on Tuesday.

The Hindu

On target — On Lakshya Sen’s run in All England championship

Lakshya Sen looks set for glory if he is able to add strength to mind and body

The Hindu

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PM Modi hails shuttler Lakshya Sen's spirited fight after loss in All England Open final

Lakshya Sen loses to Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen in final

AFP

Axelsen storms to second All England title

Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - World number one Viktor Axelsen strolled to his second All England badminton title with a dominant 21-10, 21-15 win over India's Lakshya Sen in Birmingham.

The Hindu

Lakshya Sen loses to Viktor Axelsen in All England Open final

Lakshya Sen is only the fifth Indian to reach the final of the prestigious badminton tournament

The Hindu

Sindhu, Saina win first round matches in All England Championships

In men's singles, B. Sai Praneeth lost to top seed and Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen 20-22 11-21 in the first round match that lasted 48 minutes

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