World No.1 shuttler China's Chen Long lost here in two straight sets against No.4 Viktor Axelsen from Denmark at the badminton World Super Series 2015 men's singles semi-final.
Axelsen will play the final against Japanese Kento Momata on Sunday, reports Xinhua.
Chen said his clear 12-21, 12-21 defeat within 43 minutes on Saturday was "fair" and it was part of professional sports that you win games, but that you can also lose a game.
Axelsen, 21, was joyful, saying that Chen was a tough opponent.
Axelsen, who even scored some "artistic points" by hitting the shuttlecock without seeing it, said this semi-final against Chen was "the best in my career so far".
During the match, Axelsen briefly got medical treatment on his ankle.
Axelsen's 27-year old countryman Jan Ostergaard Jorgensen lost the second semi-final to Kento Momata 21-19, 21-18.
The final will take place on Sunday.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app