Badminton king Axelsen secures Malaysia Open title with yet another incredible display

Denmark's Viktor Axelsen with the winner's prizes after beating Japan's Kodai Naraoka in the Petronas Malaysian Open badminton men's singles final at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil. Axelsen won 21-6, 21-15. - Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15, 2023 (AFP): Danish ace Viktor Axelsen stormed to victory in the final of badminton's Malaysia Open on Sunday, successfully defending his title by outgunning Japan's Kodai Naraoka.

The world number one only needed 40 minutes in Kuala Lumpur to secure his first trophy of the year, displaying top form to walk away with the match 21-6, 21-15.