PARIS: Reigning world and Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen clinched the men's singles title at the French Open 2022 badminton tournament after beating fellow Dane Rasmus Gemke, here on Sunday. The 28-year-old produced a masterful performance to take the title in straight games (21-14, 21-15), falling to his knees in jubilation after 43 minutes of play.
With this win, Axelsen became the most successful player on the men's world tour, overtaking Japan's Kento Momota with 16 wins in 21 finals compared to Momota's 15 from 21. On the other hand, Gemke has yet to win a game from the maestro but will be happy with his improving form after an injury-plagued 2021 season.
He Bing Jiao prevailed against Carolina Marin 16-21, 21-9, 22-20 to win the French Open women's singles title. Agencies
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