World No.1 Axelsen finishes off Zhao in style to defend Indonesia Open title; bags two major titles in Jakarta within two weeks


Denmark's Viktor Axelsen celebrates on the podium with his daughter Vega after defeating China's Zhao Jun Peng in their men's singles final match at Indonesia Open tournament at Istora Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sunday, June 19, 2022. - AP

JAKARTA, June 20, 2022 (AFP): World badminton number one Viktor Axelsen triumphed in straight sets over underdog Zhao Jun Peng of China on Sunday (June 19), clinching the Indonesia Open championship for the second consecutive year.

The Olympic champion also came into the match having won the Indonesia Masters 2022 just last week.

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