The fall of Axelsen, Yamaguchi to Young, Vitidsarn ensure dramatic rollercoaster at India Open
1 year, 11 months ago

The fall of Axelsen, Yamaguchi to Young, Vitidsarn ensure dramatic rollercoaster at India Open

The Hindu  

India Open may just be the beginning of a change impending on the badminton World Tour. Two youngsters - An Se Young and Kunlavut Vitidsarn - have come out of the shadow of badminton’s two stars, Akane Yamaguchi and Viktor Axelsen, the winners of Worlds, World Tour Finals, and recently, at the Malaysia Open. Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee: Vitidsarn in action against Axelsen in the India Open men’s singles final. Young settles scores with Yamaguchi In the women’s singles final, Young showed unrelenting consistency in attack and stonewalling defence to stun two-time world champion Yamaguchi in a three-game nail-biter. The Young Redemption Queen: An Se Young lost to Yamaguchi in the Malaysia Open on January 15 and beat her a week later in the India Open final.

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India Open: Kunlavut Viditsarn, An Se Young prove champions are beatable
1 year, 11 months ago

India Open: Kunlavut Viditsarn, An Se Young prove champions are beatable

The Hindu  

The USD 900,000 India Open, held in New Delhi from January 17 to 22, was the biggest badminton tournament in the country. It was thrilling to witness young challengers Kunlavut Viditsarn and An Se Young going going toe-to-toe with players of renown despite the odds and the depleting energy levels. After a dip in the second game, when Axelsen asserted …

Kunlavut Vitidsarn, An Se-young win titles as Gen Next rises at India Open
1 year, 11 months ago

Kunlavut Vitidsarn, An Se-young win titles as Gen Next rises at India Open

Hindustan Times  

Viktor Axelsen and Akane Yamaguchi entered their respective final as odds-on favourites but were beaten by younger challengers in front of a capacity crowd at the BWF India Open in New Delhi on Sunday. Axelsen held a 6-0 record against Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn while Yamaguchi led her Korean challenger An Se-young 10-5 in head-to-head clashes. Kunlavut Vitidsarn gestures after winning …

India Open: An Seyoung Beats Akane Yamaguchi to Clinch Women's Singles Title, Kunlavut Vitidsarn Emerge Men's Singles Champion
1 year, 11 months ago

India Open: An Seyoung Beats Akane Yamaguchi to Clinch Women's Singles Title, Kunlavut Vitidsarn Emerge Men's Singles Champion

News 18  

Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Korea’s An Seyoung emerged champions at the India Open after stunning wins over two-time world champions Viktor Axelsen and Akane Yamaguchi in their men’s and women’s singles finals, respectively, here on Sunday. 11 Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang came out as the winners in men’s doubles after seeing off star Malaysian third seeds Aaron Chia …

Watch: Vitidsarn falls on knees after upsetting Viktor Axelsen in India Open final; Denmark star's gesture is priceless
1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: Vitidsarn falls on knees after upsetting Viktor Axelsen in India Open final; Denmark star's gesture is priceless

Hindustan Times  

Kunlavut Vitidsarn produced an excellent performance on Sunday to defeat Viktor Axelsen in the final of India Open. Kunlavut Vitidsarn reacts after beating Viktor Axelsen Vitidsarn produced a stunning outing at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall in New Delhi, edging past Axelsen 22-20 in a thrilling first game. Watch the moment as Vitidsarn produced an upset to a thundering support …

Viktor Axelsen loses to ‘new kid on the block’ Kunlavut Vitidsarn in India Open final
1 year, 11 months ago

Viktor Axelsen loses to ‘new kid on the block’ Kunlavut Vitidsarn in India Open final

The Hindu  

Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn wasn’t close to being the favourite ahead of the final of the India Open. But if he was the underdog on paper, Vitidsarn would turn things around on the court of New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi stadium beating Axelsen 22-20 10-21 21-12 in an hour and four minutes. The only three-time junior world champion, he’s from the same …

India Open 2023: An Se Young stops Akane Yamaguchi juggernaut to clinch women’s singles title
1 year, 11 months ago

India Open 2023: An Se Young stops Akane Yamaguchi juggernaut to clinch women’s singles title

The Hindu  

An Se Young stopped the Akane Yamaguchi juggernaut to become the first player from Korea to clinch the India Open Super 750 title at the K.D. In the deciding game, Young, who lost her last four matches against Yamaguchi, including the Malaysia Open final last week, held her nerves and recovered from a 2-4 deficit to take an 11-8 lead …

India Open: Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn, Korea's An Seyoung emerge champions
1 year, 11 months ago

India Open: Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn, Korea's An Seyoung emerge champions

India TV News  

Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Korea's An Seyoung emerged champions at the India Open after stunning wins over two-time world champions Viktor Axelsen and Akane Yamaguchi in their men's and women's singles finals, respectively on Sunday. 11 Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang came out as the winners in men's doubles after seeing off star Malaysian third seeds Aaron Chia and …

India Open 2023: Viktor Axelsen downs Jonatan Christie in straight games to reach final
1 year, 11 months ago

India Open 2023: Viktor Axelsen downs Jonatan Christie in straight games to reach final

Firstpost  

The Danish ace and top seed, fresh from his Malaysia Open win on Sunday, served out his fourth-seed opponent in 38 minutes in the men’s singles semi-finals in New Delhi. New Delhi: World number one Viktor Axelsen cruised into the India Open badminton final after he eased past Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie 21-6, 21-12 on Saturday. “I moved well and shots …

Viktor Axelsen Beats Jonatan Christie to Storm Into India Open 2023 Final
1 year, 11 months ago

Viktor Axelsen Beats Jonatan Christie to Storm Into India Open 2023 Final

News 18  

World number one Viktor Axelsen cruised into the India Open badminton final after he eased past Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie 21-6, 21-12 on Saturday. The Danish ace and top seed, fresh from his Malaysia Open win on Sunday, served out his fourth-seed opponent in 38 minutes in the men’s singles semi-finals in New Delhi. “I moved well and shots were good.” …

India Open 2023: Akane Yamaguchi, Viktor Axelsen reach final
1 year, 11 months ago

India Open 2023: Akane Yamaguchi, Viktor Axelsen reach final

The Hindu  

An Se Young of Korea showed why she has been able to win 11 world tour titles at such an young age, as she clawed her way past fourth seed He Bing Jiao of China 11-21, 21-16, 21-16 in a memorable semifinal match, much to the delight of the fans who made for a vibrant atmosphere at the $900,000 Yonex …

India Open 2023: Top seeds Akane Yamaguchi, Axelsen reach semi-finals
1 year, 11 months ago

India Open 2023: Top seeds Akane Yamaguchi, Axelsen reach semi-finals

Firstpost  

Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi defeated Spain’s Carolina Marin, whereas Axelsen advanced after Rasmus Gemke suffered a leg injury during the first game. New Delhi: Top seed Akane Yamaguchi beat three-time former world champion Carolina Marin to reach the semi-finals of the India Open badminton on Friday in three games. In the men’s competition, world number one Viktor Axelsen also made the …

Denmark Open: Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy advance to pre-quarterfinals; Saina Nehwal crashes out in first round
2 years, 2 months ago

Denmark Open: Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy advance to pre-quarterfinals; Saina Nehwal crashes out in first round

Firstpost  

With Saina Nehwal’s ouster, the Indian campaign in women’s singles ended in Denmark Open. Odense: World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen and H S Prannoy advanced to the pre-quarterfinals after straight-game wins in men’s singles while veteran Saina Nehwal crashed out in the first round of women’s singles in the Denmark Open here on Wednesday. The unseeded Sen beat sixth …

Denmark Open: Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy enter pre-quarterfinals, Saina Nehwal crashes out in first round
2 years, 2 months ago

Denmark Open: Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy enter pre-quarterfinals, Saina Nehwal crashes out in first round

Hindustan Times  

World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen and H S Prannoy advanced to the pre-quarterfinals after straight-game wins in men's singles while veteran Saina Nehwal crashed out in the first round of women's singles in the Denmark Open on Wednesday. The unseeded Sen beat sixth seed Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia 21-16 21-12 in a first round match that lasted 39 …

German Open: Lakshya Sen Loses to Kunlavut Vitidsarn in Final
2 years, 9 months ago

German Open: Lakshya Sen Loses to Kunlavut Vitidsarn in Final

News 18  

India’s Lakshya Sen lost to three-time world junior champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the men’s singles final at the German Open 2022 on Sunday. Take some deserved rest and see you next week in England #IndiaontheRise#Badminton pic.twitter.com/MVFJfgLJDS — BAI Media March 13, 2022 World number 12 Sen came into the match with a 3-3 head-to-head record against Vitidsarn, ranked 20th, having …

Saina Nehwal, Lakshya Sen lose at All England
4 years, 9 months ago

Saina Nehwal, Lakshya Sen lose at All England

Deccan Chronicle  

Birmingham: Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal's chances of qualifying for the Olympics took a hit after she made a first-round exit from the All England Championships, following a loss to Japanese nemesis Akane Yamaguchi. Saina is placed 20th on the BWF rankings with 46267 points and the 2012 London Olympics bronze-medallist needs to enter the top-16 bracket by April 28 …

Saina exits All England Open, Tokyo Olympic qualification takes a hit
4 years, 9 months ago

Saina exits All England Open, Tokyo Olympic qualification takes a hit

The Hindu  

Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal’s chances of qualifying for the Olympics took a hit after she made a first-round exit from the All England Championships, following a loss to Japanese nemesis Akane Yamaguchi. Lakshya Sen prevails In the men’s singles, Lakshya Sen prevailed over Hong Kong’s Cheuk Yiu Lee 17-21 21-8 21-17 in a gruelling first round, which lasted 59 …

Saina Nehwal\'s struggles continue as she crashes out of Denmark Open
5 years, 2 months ago

Saina Nehwal\'s struggles continue as she crashes out of Denmark Open

Deccan Chronicle  

Odense : Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal's struggles continued with a first round loss against Japan's Sayaka Takahashi in the Denmark Open here on Wednesday. Sameer Verma, however, crossed the first hurdle in the men's singles when he beat Kanta Tsuneyama of Japan 21-11 21-11 in 29 minutes to advance to the second round. The Indian mixed doubles pair of …

BWF Denmark Open 2019: India's Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth suffer first round defeats in Odense
5 years, 2 months ago

BWF Denmark Open 2019: India's Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth suffer first round defeats in Odense

Firstpost  

Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth on Wednesday suffered first round losses in the Denmark Open women’s and men’s singles competitions on Wednesday. Odense: Top Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth on Wednesday suffered first round losses in the Denmark Open women’s and men’s singles competitions on Wednesday. In the men’s singles first round, former champion Kidambi Srikanth lost to …

BWF Denmark Open 2019: Saina Nehwal loses to Sayaka Takahashi in straight games; Sameer Verma beats Kanta Tsuneyama to advance to second round
5 years, 2 months ago

BWF Denmark Open 2019: Saina Nehwal loses to Sayaka Takahashi in straight games; Sameer Verma beats Kanta Tsuneyama to advance to second round

Firstpost  

Saina has been going through a tough phase with fitness issues since claiming the Indonesia Masters in January, having previously made first-round exits from China and Korea Open this year Odense: Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal’s struggles continued with a first-round loss against Japan’s Sayaka Takahashi in the Denmark Open on Wednesday. Sameer Verma, however, crossed the first hurdle in …

Saina Nehwal crashes out in second round of Thailand Open
5 years, 5 months ago

Saina Nehwal crashes out in second round of Thailand Open

The Hindu  

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal’s return to the court was short-lived as she crashed out in the second round of Thailand Open after being stunned by unseeded Sayaka Takahashi of Japan in the women’s singles event here on Thursday. Seventh seed Saina, who returned to action after nearly two months, squandered a game advantage to lose 21-16, 11-21, 14-21 against …

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