Axelsen marches on in dominating fashion

WORLD champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark began his title defence with a dominating 21-8, 21-7 win over Duarte Anjo on the first day of the World Cham­pionships.

Axelsen controlled the match throughout, taking an early lead in both games before winning 12 of the last 13 points to advance yesterday.

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