Report: The only Indians in the fray, the doubles pair of Sikki Reddy and Pranaav Jerry Chopra went down fighting in their maiden Superseries semi-final. The Indian duo lost 21-14, 15-21, 19-21 to the home favourites Takuro Hoki and Sayaka Hirota. In the men’s singles semi-final, defending champion and six-time Japan Open champion Lee Chong Wei scripted a tremendous fightback to win the opening game against Shi Yuqi after being seven points down to eventually win 21-19. Any doubts on his performance was put to rest as he demolished Shi’s game in the second to win 21-8 and storm into the finals one more time. Lee will be go against World Champion and Olympic bronze medallist Viktor Axelsen from Denmark. Axelsen who had beat Kidambi Srikanth in the earlier stages of the tournament faced a tough match against World No 1 Son Wan Ho of South Korea. Axelsen showed his mettle against Son to seal his place in the final of Japan Open Superseries. This will be the Dane’s second straight appearance in the final of a mega event. His sharpness at the net tight seemed to have troubled Son who was equally good, but it was Axelsen’s quick feet and range of shots that saw him get the better of the Korean in straight games. Axelsen seemed to have the required firepower to fuel himself across the finish line by opening up the lead in the requisite moments to set up a clash against the Malaysian ace for his first Japan Open Superseries title. It was heartbreak for World Champion Nozomi Okuhara as a knee injury forced her to withdraw from the tournament and hand a walkover to Spain’s Carolina Marin. The Spaniard will face defending champion He Bingjiao for a shot at her first Japan Open title. He booked a place in the final by defeating compatriot Chen Yufei in straight games. Despite winning the first game with ease, He was stretched in the second by a defensive Chen. He made quick returns in the opening game to frustrate Chen, who was looking for backhand shots near the sidelines. It was neck and neck in the second with both shuttlers mixing their shots well after the mid-game break. But, it was He who won it, at last, to set up a clash with Carolina Marin in the final of women’s singles.
Highlights, Japan Open Superseries Final, results: Viktor Axelsen beats Lee Chong Wei; Carolina Marin wins gold
Catch the live updates from the finals of the Japan Open Superseries. Defending singles champions Lee and He face Axelsen and Marin respectively.
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And that brings down the curtain on the Japan Open Superseries. Viktor Axelsen and Carolina Marin’s wins were the highlights of the day. Before we leave, here’s the results:
Carolina Marín alza el Super Series de Japón #SSJapon ¡Siempre en primera línea! 🏸🇪🇸❤️🏆 https://t.co/G8EJdtA9cJ pic.twitter.com/ezLAZwMKWb
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.@ViktorAxelsen wins #JapanSS, becomes first 🇩🇰 to lift title in 18 years
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India Open 🏆
World C'ships 🏆
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The World Champion adds another title to his name.
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2nd Superseries title of the year for Viktor Axelsen. Give it up for #JapanSS champion! pic.twitter.com/Ta8tjQe9zI
Viktor Axelsen beats Lee Chong Wei: 21-14, 14-21, 21-14
The Dane continues his rampant form in yet another mega event and bags his maiden Japan Open title with an impressive win over defending champion Lee in three games. The match lasted for more than an hour and Axelsen stole the show with his overall game and dominated the proceedings in the decider
With that deceptive smash, Axelsen is just two points away from winning the championship. Leads 19-9
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Axelsen wins 5 successive points to go 15-4 up. Lee needs to conjure something special to win this
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The Dane has been on demolition mode. #Axelsen leads 11-4 in the decider
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10-2! An eight-point lead for the Dane in the decider. Axelsen uses his tall height to his advantage while playing winners and defensive shots.
Just a reminder, Axelsen squandered an eight-point lead at the mid-game interval of the decider in the final two years ago against Lin Dan. However, he is a different player right now.
What a point! What a smash! Axelsen wins that 51 shot rally to lead 8-2! in the decider
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5-0 in no time. What is Axelsen up to? This is carnage.
Viktor Axelsen is a man in a hurry. Opens up a 5-point lead early in the decider. Leads 5-0
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Lee Chong Wei takes second game: 21-19
The Malaysian ace comes from behind to draw level and force the match into a decider in the men’s singles final against Axelsen. The kind of composure he showed against the Dane was second to none. A couple of errors at the net by Axelsen allowed Lee to make a comeback.
It is vintage Lee as the Malaysian reduces the deficit to a single point. Axelsen leads 18-17
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Axelsen wins 6 straight points to lead 16-13! He is clearly in no mood for a decider
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It is advantage Lee at the break. Leads 11-10. Will the 6-time champion push the match into a decider
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One more rally and one more point for Lee who is now on level with Axelsen at 6-6 in second game
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6-4! Incredible deceptive shot from the Dane to restore his two-point lead.
Lee was expecting a crosscourt drop but Axelsen drills it straight down the middle of the court.
Scores level at 2-2 in second game. Lee is back on court after a brief break for medical attention
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Viktor Axelsen wins opening game 21-14
Lee Chong Wei has clearly struggled to match up to the pace of Axelsen in the first hurdle. It just took 21 minutes for the Dane to unsettle six-time winner Lee. The mix of crosscourt shots and straight smashes are proving to be a handful for the Malaysian.
The Dane is thwarting any sort of resurgence from Lee. Axelsen is on game point. Score at 20-13
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What a series of smashes by Axelsen to go 16-7 up in the opening game
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