In a thrilling turn of events at the All England Open Badminton Championships, world No.1 Viktor Axelsen and China's superstar Chen Yufei were both knocked out in the quarterfinals on Friday! 😮🏸
Axelsen, the top seed from Denmark and champion in 2020 and 2022, faced a surprising defeat against Indonesia's Anthony Sinisuka Ginting. After dominating the first game with a 21-8 win, Axelsen couldn't keep up the momentum. Ginting roared back to claim the next two games 21-18 and 21-19. Talk about a comeback! 🔥
Meanwhile, Chen Yufei, one of China's brightest badminton stars, also saw her journey cut short. Details of her match might be scarce, but the shockwaves of her exit are felt across the badminton world. 🌍
These unexpected results have left fans buzzing and the competition wide open. Who will rise to claim the title now that the giants have fallen? Stay tuned for more smashing action! 💥
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World No.1 Axelsen, China's Chen crash out of All England Badminton
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