Thai sensation in the way of Axelsen’s All-England title defence

You’re something else: Viktor Axelsen (left) with Kunlavut Vitidsarn at the Indian Open.

PETALING JAYA: Defending men’s singles champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark will face a big threat in the form of Thai sensation Kunlavut Vitidsarn in his bid to retain his All-England crown from March 14-19 in Birmingham.

Based on world No. 6 Kunlavut’s stunning win over world No. 1 Axelsen in the Indian Open final last month, the latter will have to be at his best if he is to defend his title.