Vitidsarn has the measure of Axelsen, scripts a memorable triumph

South Korea’s An Se-young with her winnings after reigning supreme in the singles final at the India Open badminton tournament in Delhi on Sunday (Jan. 22)
| Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA

Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand proudly displays his winner’s medal following his victory over Viktor Axelsen in the summit clash at the India Open badminton tournament in Delhi on Sunday.
| Photo Credit:
SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA

The victorious Chinese men’s pair of Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang pose with their trophies
| Photo Credit:
SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA

The challengers rose to the occasion and tamed the top seeds to emerge champions. 

The talented Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand and An Se-young of Korea asserted their tenacity as they beat the reigning World champions to bag the men’s and women’s singles titles respectively in the $900,000 Yonex Sunrise India Open at the KD Jadhav Hall on…