China Open: world No 1 Axelsen bounces back to claim singles crown, as hosts sweep doubles titles
- China’s Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang claim the men’s crown while Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan win the women’s final
- Viktor Axelsen of Denmark bounces back after shock quarter-final defeat at the World Championships in Copenhagen in August to win singles title
The home fans had something to shout about as Chinese pairings took two doubles titles at the China Open on Sunday.
Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang took the men’s crown with a quick fire 21-12, 21-14 win over Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia.
Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan won the women’s competition, beating South Korean duo Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee 21-11, 21-17.
Seo Seung-jae and Chae Yu-jung, also of South Korea, triumphed 21-19, 21-12 over French pair Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue in the mixed doubles.
In the singles tournaments, powerhouse Viktor Axelsen clinched his first China Open title, as An Se-young took the women’s trophy.
World No 1 Axelsen overcame a second-game surge by home-grown finalist Lu Guangzu to triumph 21-16, 21-19 in 49 minutes.