Viktor-y on his mind


Final bound: Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen celebrating his win against South Korea’s Son Wan-ho during the Japan Open semi-finals in Tokyo yesterday. — AFP

KUALA LUMPUR: Shuttler Lee Chong Wei is saving his best for his 100th career final at the Japan Open.

In Tokyo yesterday, the 34-year-old Malaysia turned on the power to beat Shi Yuqi of China 21-19, 21-8 to set up a men’s singles final showdown against reigning world champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark.

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