Second child on the way doubles Axelsen’s motivation to help Denmark win team title

Going’s good: Viktor Axelsen is hitting the right chords on and off the courts in his career. — AP

World No. 1 Viktor Axelsen announced that his family will be expanding as his wife is expecting their second child and there’s now an additional motivation for the Danish giant to keep making his strong and towering presence felt in the badminton world.

Yesterday, Axelsen oozed class when he demolished Youcef Sabri Medel in 20 minutes with a 21-9, 21-11 win to give Denmark the first point in the Group B tie.