Stylish southpaw the man to watch in final against China


Stunning form: Kento Momota of Japan in action against Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in the first singles of the semi-finals on Friday. Momota won 21-17, 21-9 to set up Japan

HIGH-FLYING Kento Momota played a starring role to lead Japan into the Thomas Cup final but he remains grounded.

On Friday, the 23-year-old Momota continued his fine form by defeating reigning world champion Viktor Axelsen 21-17, 21-9 in the semi-final against Denmark.

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