Viktor, you’re still a villain when you break the rules


Fine result: Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen (right) celebrates next to Taiwan’s Chou Tien Chen after winning the All-England title. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: Sorry Viktor, this is the All-England, not Wimbledon.

World No. 4 Viktor Axelsen may have recently stamped his mark by becoming the first Dane to emerge as All-England men’s singles champion in 21 years, but he was granted no privilege for breaking the rules.

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