Hometown hero Anthony Ginting and world No.1 Axelsen smash their way into Indonesia Open final


Indonesia's Anthony Sinisuka Ginting celebrates after defeating against China's Li Shi Feng during their men's singles semifinal match at Istora Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Saturday, June 17, 2023. - AP

Jakarta, June 17, 2023 (AFP): Badminton world number one Viktor Axelsen beat H.S. Prannoy on Saturday to secure his spot in the Indonesia Open final, but South Korea's rising star An Se-young crashed out.

Danish star Axelsen, who has won the tournament two years running, will have a chance to add another to his trophy case in Sunday's final after overcoming India's Prannoy 21-15, 21-15 in 46 minutes.

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