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View all search resultsAxelsen, Yamaguchi win badminton World Tour Finals
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M
en's badminton world-number one Viktor Axelsen regained his mojo to claim his eighth title for 2022, steamrolling Indonesian-ace Anthony Ginting at the season-ending World Tour Finals in Bangkok on Sunday.
Reigning world-champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan defeated Taiwanese powerhouse Tai Tzu Ying to claim the women's singles crown.
The Badminton World Federation had moved its US$1.5 million flagship event to the Thai capital's Nimibutr Arena after original host China dropped the tournament due to its tough COVID-19 restrictions.
Axelsen, the defending champion, appeared fresh, relaxed, energetic and in control as he cruised to a 21-13 victory in game one, AFP reported.
His confidence had been shaky following a surprise loss to India's H.S. Prannoy on Friday in the group stage -- only his third defeat this year -- but he appeared to be a different player on Sunday.
Ginting struggled in the second game too and was down eight points at the interval.
The world number seven put up a fight in the final few rallies but lacked stamina and patience as Axelsen galloped to a 10-point advantage, ultimately triumphing 21-14.
