Axelsen powers into Indonesia Open final with win over Malaysia's Lee / Photo: © AFP
-
2024's record ocean heat revved up Atlantic hurricane wind speeds: study
-
US vetoes Gaza ceasefire call at UN
-
US Fed official warns against cutting rates 'too quickly'
-
Archbishop of Canterbury to end official duties on January 6
-
Barcelona push back Camp Nou return to mid-February
-
US cites new Russian tactics for decision to supply landmines to Ukraine
-
Under-fire Spain minister defends agencies' role in floods
-
Trump names loyalist Matthew Whitaker as NATO ambassador
-
Iconic Real Madrid lockers on display in London auction
-
Johnson & Johnson risks UK lawsuit over talc cancer claim
-
UN watchdog chief welcomes Iran nuclear gesture as Western powers seek censure
-
Germany power past Canada to reach Davis Cup semis
-
Arnault family to complete Paris FC acquisition "in coming days"
-
Hezbollah says Israel 'cannot impose conditions' for truce
-
Rich nations pressed to put money on table at UN climate talks
-
Pakistan reopens Punjab schools after smog improves
-
All Black fly-half Plummer to join French side Clermont
-
Stock markets retreat ahead of Nvidia earnings
-
Ford to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe
-
As Trump returns, China seizes chance for climate mantle
-
Spurs appeal against length of Bentancur ban for Son slur
-
French comedian faces victims of drug-fuelled car crash
-
Focus purely on Springboks, not future, insists under-fire Wales coach Gatland
-
Ukraine criticises Western allies for embassy closures
-
One Direction stars attend Liam Payne's funeral in UK
-
French farmers lift border blockade after talks with PM
-
US envoy heading to Israel to press for truce with Hezbollah
-
Uganda opposition figure Besigye appears in military court
-
General strike in Greece against cost of living
-
UN nuclear chief welcomes Iran's 'concrete step' on uranium stockpile
-
Floods to shave 0.2 percentage points off Spain's growth
-
Argentina's Contepomi makes one change for France Test
-
'Steep climb' ahead as clock ticks on stalled climate talks
-
Gatland changes four for Wales clash with South Africa
-
'Sport will have the last word' as WRC title goes down to the wire in Japan
-
Western powers move to censure Iran at UN nuclear meet
-
US envoy presses Israel-Hezbollah truce bid in Lebanon visit
-
'No controversy' around Alldritt exclusion for Argentina Test
-
Stock markets gain, dollar higher before Nvidia earnings
-
New WHO financing mechanism put to the test
-
Besigye kidnapping: Uganda president's doctor turned rival
-
Star K-pop producer of NewJeans quits after legal spat with BTS agency
-
'Eternal' Nadal leaves legacy as he retires from tennis
-
Vieira takes over at struggling Gerona
-
Australia's Kerevi banned for Morgan tackle
-
Bellamy defies 'lunatic' reputation to inspire Wales revival
-
Kremlin says US 'doing everything' to prolong 'war' in Ukraine
-
Magritte painting nets auction record of $121 million
-
Markets fluctuate as traders weigh geopolitical tensions
-
N. Korea's latest weapon? Bombarding South with noise
NYSE - LSE
| BCE | -0.58% | 27.152 | $ | |
| CMSC | -0.18% | 24.52 | $ | |
| NGG | -0.63% | 63.184 | $ | |
| BCC | -0.3% | 137.77 | $ | |
| AZN | -0.69% | 63.36 | $ | |
| RIO | 0.06% | 62.47 | $ | |
| GSK | -0.37% | 33.335 | $ | |
| SCS | -0.31% | 13.05 | $ | |
| JRI | -0.45% | 13.2 | $ | |
| RYCEF | -1.98% | 6.56 | $ | |
| VOD | 0.17% | 8.935 | $ | |
| RBGPF | -0.91% | 59.65 | $ | |
| CMSD | -0.34% | 24.26 | $ | |
| RELX | -0.79% | 44.935 | $ | |
| BP | -0.69% | 28.89 | $ | |
| BTI | 0.11% | 36.971 | $ |
Axelsen powers into Indonesia Open final with win over Malaysia's Lee
Badminton world number one Viktor Axelsen on Saturday secured a place in the Indonesia Open final after toppling Malaysian rising star Lee Zii Jia in a tight, fast-paced encounter in Jakarta.
Both players started the match strongly in front of a near-full Istora Senayan arena but Lee edged out his opponent in the first game with an aggressive volley of quick-fire shots.
Axelsen bounced back to claim the second before the decider went down to the wire as Lee kept up the pressure on the Tokyo gold medallist until the very last point.
The top-ranked Dane eventually claimed victory 19-21, 21-11, 23-21, later describing the match as "tough".
"To be honest, it was really hard to control (the game) today. However, I am really proud that I came back (in the second and third sets)," Axelsen told journalists after his win.
In the women's singles, world number two Tai Tzu-ying booked a spot in the final after a thrilling match-up against China's fourth-seeded Chen Yufei.
The Taiwanese star stumbled early on to lose the first game by a wide margin but managed to gather herself and take the match 10-21 26-24 21-12.
In the final Tai will meet Chinese unseeded player Wang Zhiyi who knocked out compatriot He Bingjiao 21-15 21-10 in their semi.
C.Meier--BTB