Viktor withdraws from Finals, Shifeng gets in

Denmark men’s singles shuttler Viktor Axelsen in action against China’s Lu Guangzu during the semi-final match of the Malaysian Masters at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil this year. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: China's Li Shifeng has been named as the replacement for Viktor Axelen of Denmark, who has withdrawn from the World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China.

Axelsen qualified for the Finals by virtue of being the Olympic Games champion but has withdrawn due to a nagging foot injury.