Source: REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari
[Saba Sports News] The Singapore Badminton Open witnessed an unexpected turn of events in the men’s singles event, as Danish badminton player Viktor Axelsen, the favourite for the championship, announced his retirement due to a sprained foot. Axelsen’s decision to withdraw garnered attention, offering his semi-final opponent Li Shi Feng a direct path to the finals without competition. While this was unfortunate for Axelsen, it presented an opportunity for Li Shi Feng to advance. Axelsen later expressed appreciation for fans supports. He recently won the men’s singles championship at the Malaysian Open, had been a favorite for the Singapore Open title.