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Viktor Axelsen to Face Kidambi Srikanth on the Opening Day of the YONEX All England

The 125th year of the YONEX All England is set to kick off with an exciting matchup between Viktor Axelsen and Kidambi Srikanth. This year, the tournament brings a fresh look with light grey courts, adding to the anticipation surrounding the opening day.

Axelsen, known for his impressive performances, has been recovering from a foot injury and has played only two events recently. Despite this, he remains the world No.1 and has a stellar record at the All England, having won two out of four finals in the past five years.

Kidambi Srikanth, though he hasn’t defeated Axelsen in over six years, showed promising form in France last week. He will be motivated to take on the world’s best player on one of badminton’s most prestigious stages.

In addition to this matchup, defending champion Li Shi Feng will face Toma Junior Popov. The tournament promises thrilling encounters right from the start.

Kidambi Srikanth

Notable Matches Today:

  • Muhammad Shohibul Fikri/Bagas Maulana, the 2023 men’s doubles winners, will face Alexander Dunn/Adam Hall. The Indonesian pair will be looking to secure a top-eight spot to qualify for Paris.
  • Han Yue, vying for China’s second spot in women’s singles, faces a tough opponent in Supanida Katethong.
  • Christo Popov, following his YONEX German Open victory, takes on Lee Cheuk Yiu, the runner-up at the YONEX-SUNRISE India Open.
  • Pusarla V Sindhu, showing signs of returning to her best form, begins her campaign against Yvonne Li in the women’s singles category.
  • Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela, known for their success at the All England, have a challenging opening match against Apriyani Rahayu/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti.
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Stay tuned for the action-packed schedule of the All England tournament.

Can Kidambi Srikanth defeat Viktor Axelsen after six years?

While Kidambi Srikanth hasn’t been able to beat Viktor Axelsen in over six years, he displayed excellent form in France last week. The clash between these two talented players will surely be an engaging contest.

Who are the defending champions in the men’s doubles category?

The current defending champions in the men’s doubles category are Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Bagas Maulana, winners of the 2023 tournament.

Is Pusarla V Sindhu in top form for the All England tournament?

Pusarla V Sindhu showed promising form last week after recovering from her injury troubles. She will be looking to continue her strong performance in the tournament and make her mark in the women’s singles category.

The YONEX All England is set to mark its 125th year with an exciting lineup of matches. Viktor Axelsen, the world No.1, will face Kidambi Srikanth in a highly anticipated clash. Axelsen, a two-time champion at the All England, is eager to maintain his winning streak despite recovering from a foot injury. Srikanth, on the other hand, is determined to challenge Axelsen and secure a victory after a long time. Defending champion Li Shi Feng and other top players will also be showcasing their skills on the courts. Don’t miss out on the action and stay tuned to Carnegiecentre.com for all the latest updates.