Axelsen, Ratchanok out for redemption at Malaysian Masters

File pix of Denmark's Viktor Axelsen celebrating after winning against Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia during their men's singles semi-final match at the Indonesian Open in Jakarta in 2022. - AFP.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Masters beginning at Axiata Arena here on Tuesday is expected to be an explosive affair with Danish ace Viktor Axelsen and Thai badminton queen Ratchanok Intanon out to redeem themselves.

Axelsen, who won the men's singles title in 2018, is the top seed while Ratchanok, who triumphed in 2018 and 2019, is seeded fourth.