PETALING JAYA: Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen will reclaim the world No. 1 spot from Japan’s Kento Momota – a status that fits him perfectly as the best men’s singles shuttler on the planet at the moment.
In Bali yesterday, the 27-year-old was crowned Indonesian Open champion after ending Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew’s splendid run with a hard-fought 21-13, 9-21, 21-13 win in what was billed as the clash between a master and his disciple.
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