New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) Viktor Axelsen has described his India Open title victory as "very, very special," sharing that it has reignited the motivation he had been missing since the Olympics.
"Winning here gives me the motivation I’ve been lacking since the Olympics," Axelsen told reporters. "I feel like a competitor again, digging deep in every match and finding solutions."
The Danish star, who claimed his third title at the event, admitted to early struggles in the match, particularly with his defense. "I moved a little stiffly in defense at the start, but my legs started to come along, and I began to feel better," Axelsen explained. As the game progressed, his confidence grew, with both his defense and offense improving.