Axelsen’s withdrawal paves way for Jun Hao in Finland

Nothing’s impossible: Leong Jun Hao could square off with Lee Zii Jia in the last eight, that is if both make it.

PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Viktor Axelsen’s withdrawal from the men’s singles competition in the Arctic Open has opened the door for the likes of Leong Jun Hao and Lee Zii Jia to progress far.

Originally, Denmark’s world No. 1 Axelsen was down to play in the World Tour Super 500 competition which is making its debut in Vantaa, Finland this year but has decided to pull out.