Axelsen outclasses Naraoka to defend Malaysia Open title
Viktor Axelsen of Denmark begins the 2023 world badminton season in style by defending the Malaysia Open title. – EPA pic, January 15, 2023.
WORLD no. 1 men’s singles shuttler Viktor Axelsen began the 2023 season in style by defending the Malaysia Open title. Axelsen became the first European shuttler to defend the title, beating Japan’s rising star Kodai Naraoka 21-6, 21-15 in 40 minutes in front of an electrifying crowd at Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur.
The reigning Olympics and world champion pocketed US$87,500 in prize money for winning the season opener Super 1000 tournament while Naraoka received US$42,500. – Bernama, January 15, 2023.
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