Axelsen in his own class, say legends Chong Wei and Taufik


KUALA LUMPUR: Men’s singles shuttlers from all over the world need to double their efforts if they want to overthrow Danish champion Viktor Axelsen (pic), said former world No. 1 Lee Chong Wei.

Chong Wei admitted that Axelsen, who is the current world No. 1, is more consistent apart from having high quality passes and shots compared to other players.

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