Malaysia Masters: ‘Super Happy’ Axelsen Off and Running
Viktor Axelsen did not let a boisterous Axiata Arena and its local hero Lee Zii Jia put him off clinching his first title of the season at PERODUA Malaysia Masters 2024 on Sunday.
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The venue transformed to its loudest the moment Lee walked out and was bouncing throughout but Axelsen, now “playing pain-free” after months of bothersome niggles and singleminded in his pursuit of glory, shut out of the noise he himself admitted envying.
“The atmosphere was crazy, an amazing experience playing Lee at the Axiata,” said the world No.1. "You can't even hear yourself think. I could for sure not hear my coach say anything. I was under a lot of pressure from the start.
“I'm super happy about my first title. I've been through quite a few challenges since the start of the year. To break through again was awesome.”