Back to rule again


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

PETALING JAYA: Beware of wounded tiger Viktor Axelsen!

Expect the Danish men singles shuttler to come roaring back in the second half of the year with his eyes set on the World Championships from Aug 25-31 in Paris after an injury-disrupted year so far.

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