Surprise! Taiwan upset Denmark

History maker: Denmark's Viktor Axelsen, left congratulates Taiwan's Chou Tien-chen after losing his match in the quarter-final tie of the Thomas Cup Finals held in Chengdu. - AP Photo.

CHENGDU: Taiwan created history by reaching their first ever semi-finals in the Thomas Cup Finals after knocking out favourites Denmark.

World No. 14 Chou Tien-chen inspired his team with a stunning 21-19, 14-21, 21-19 victory over world No. 1 Viktor Axelsen in the first singles at the Hi-Tech Zone Sports Center in Chengdu yesterday.