Axelsen secures Hong Kong open title
Viktor Axelsen has finally added the Hong Kong Open to his list of achievements, clinching one of the few BWF Super Series titles that had previously eluded him.
Throughout the tournament, Axelsen demonstrated exceptional form, culminating in a commanding win over China’s surprising finalist, Lei Lan Xi, with scores of 21-9 and 21-12 in the final. “I’m thrilled to have won this tournament, as my celebrations showed,” Axelsen said. “This was one of the tournaments I hadn’t won before, so finally achieving it is a fantastic feeling.”
Reflecting on his performance, Axelsen noted, “I maintained a consistent level throughout the match, with only a few errors at the beginning of the second game. Overall, it was a superb final.”
Axelsen will now turn his attention to the Super 1000 VICTOR China Open 2024, where he will defend his title this week.