TOKYO: Former world number one Peter Gade-Christensen roared back to his best by dumping world and defending champion Xia Xuanze out of the Japan Open badminton tournament here yesterday.
Mixing aggressive smashes and disguised overhead shots with nimble footwork, the Dane pulled off a stunning 15-7, 15-12 win over the Chinese star to advance to the quarter-finals.
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