Anders displays A-game to continue Denmark's dominance in Malaysian Open


Pure joy: Denmark's Anders Antonsen celebrates after beating Shi Yuqi of China in the men's singles final at the Malaysian Open at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil yesterday. - S.S.KANESAN/THE STAR

KUALA LUMPUR: Denmark's Anders Antonsen captured the men's singles title in the Malaysian Open after stunning China's world No. 6 Shi Yuqi 21-14, 21-14 at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil on Sunday (Jan 14).

The victory continued the Danish dominance in the competition after world No. 1 Viktor Axelsen had triumphed in the last two editions.

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