Badminton number one Axelsen wins Indonesia Masters title; China's Chen Yufei ends barren run with women's title

Denmark's Viktor Axelsen (right), and Taiwan's Chou Tien-chen hold their trophies and medals during victory ceremony after their men's singles final match in the Indonesia Masters badminton tournament at the Istora Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sunday, June 12, 2022. - AP

JAKARTA, June 12, 2022 (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.

The world number one beat Chou 21-10, 21-12 in a 41-minute match held at the Istora sporting arena in Jakarta.