Badminton News: Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie will attempt on Saturday (2/7) to become the first player to beat world number 1 Viktor Axelsen in almost four months.
Jonathan seized the opportunity to face Olympic champions Denmark in the semi-finals of the Malaysian Open 2022 after beating India’s HS Prannoy 21-18, 21-16 on Friday (1/6).
Meanwhile, Axelsen beat Anthony Sinisuka Ginting 18-21, 21-17 and 21-12 for his seventh victory in as many encounters against the Indonesian to reach his first Malaysia Open semi-final.
Despite being one of the best players in recent years, Axelsen surprisingly failed to go beyond the top eight at the Malaysian Open.
Hence, the towering Danish player will definitely be motivated to add the Malaysian Open title to his trophy cabinet.
But who can stop the Vikings who have just won their 33rd in 34 games this year? The last man to beat Axelsen was India’s Lakhsya Sen in the German Open Round of 16 in March.
Shortly after his win over Anthony, Axelsen made it clear he was undefeated.
“Every day is a new day. If you don’t play well, you will lose,” he said.
“Ginting is an amazing player, obviously everyone can see his game is more exciting than me.”
“It was an intense and tight match, I’m really happy to have been able to play and to have emerged victorious. Let’s move on!”
Jojo hasn’t quite managed to fulfill her status as one of the world’s top 10 stars. Besides winning gold at the Asian Games in 2018 and inspiring Indonesia to their first Thomas Cup in 19 years last year, he has had little impact on the World Tour tournament. .
“I don’t think I have anything to prove,” said Jonathan, who has never won an event higher than the Super 300.
“As long as I play much better than my opponent, everything will fall into place. I won’t think about anything other than what I’m dealing with right now.”
Jonatan Christie hasn’t played against Axelsen since losing to Denmark in the Indonesia Open semi-finals last year.
“I don’t think the pressure is on me because I’m the one chasing the guy who is world No. 1 and has won a lot of titles recently,” said Jonatan, who has only won two of his seven meetings. with Axelsen.
“He just beat Ginting, so I will try to avenge my team-mate’s loss and also Indonesia’s loss,” he said.
Article tags: Jonathan Christie, viktor axelsen, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, Malaysian Open 2022
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