Christo on track to be world beater, says Axelsen


PETALING JAYA: French sensation Christo Popov (pic) is only 19 but he is already spearheading the country’s charge at the Thomas Cup Finals in Aarhus.

And the world No. 71 went on to prove why he is one of the world’s brightest men’s singles prospects after putting up a stellar performance against Olympics champion Viktor Axelsen at the Ceres Arena on Saturday.

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