Axelsen wins third Indonesia Open title in a row and breaks Indonesian fans hearts


Victor Axelsen of Denmark poses for photographs during the medal ceremony for the men's singles final at the Indonesia Open Bbadminton tournament in Jakarta on June 18, 2023. - AFP

JAKARTA, June 18, 2023 (AFP): Badminton world number one Viktor Axelsen clinched his third-consecutive Indonesia Open title on Sunday after triumphing over underdog Anthony Sinisuka Ginting in straight games.

The Danish ace continued his dominance on the courts of capital Jakarta's Istora Senayan arena, outplaying the hometown favourite and world number two 21-14, 21-13 in a 47-minute final.

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