BANGKOK: It was a matter of pride, and Lee Chong Wei won it back in style when he upset world No 1 Viktor Axelsen in the final Group D tie of the Thomas Cup here on Wednesday. Chong Wei, who lost to the Dane in the previous three meetings was on fire at the IMPACT Arena when he quickly raced to a 11-7 lead. It was tougher in the second, but Chong Wei kept his cool to win 21-19, ending his two-year drought over the reigning world champion. Lee Chong Wei reacts after winning against Viktor Axelsen of Denmark during their men's singles match at the Thomas and Uber Cup in Bangkok on May 23, 2018. Hopefully, after this we get a good draw too in the quarter-finals," added Chong Wei.

Source: New Strait Times May 23, 2018 13:52 UTC