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Kunlavut claims India Open crown

Thai ace stuns No.1 Axelsen in decider

Kunlavut Vitidsarn poses on the podium after winning the men’s singles title at the BWF India Open in New Delhi yesterday. afp SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP

Kunlavut Vitidsarn claimed his maiden Super 750 title after winning the US$900,000 BWF India Open in New Delhi yesterday.

The 21-year-old Kunlavut, a former world junior champion, stunned world No.1 Viktor Axelsen 22-20, 10-21, 21-12 in the 64-minute decider at KD Jadhav Indoor Hall.

Kunlavut, who won his first Super 300 event at the German Open last year, finally got the better of his illustrious opponent after losing all of their six previous meetings including three finals.

Kunlavut received $59,500 (approx…

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