While Axelsen will take on Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The first game saw Lakshya gain the upper hand initially with 11-9 at the break. However, the two players engaged in long, intense rallies, with the drift in the arena playing a significant role. It occasionally disrupted Axelsen\u2019s precision, allowing Lakshya to stay competitive.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Axelsen\u2019s strategy revolved around enticing Lakshya into powerful smashes despite the Indian shuttler's smart play. Even with a five-point lead at 20-17, Axelsen bounced back and broke three-game points to take the first game 22-20.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the second game, Lakshya quickly surged ahead to a 7-0 lead but true to his champion form, Axelsen clawed his way back, tying the game at 10-10. Lakshya managed to edge ahead by the break, leading 11-10.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Axelsen\u2019s experience and resilience came to the fore as he unleashed a series of powerful attacks in the latter half of the game. Lakshya, despite his best efforts, couldn\u2019t withstand the onslaught and the game slipped away, ending 21-14 in Axelsen\u2019s favour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Axelsen\u2019s victory secured him a spot in the second successive Olympic singles final, where he will face Thailand\u2019s Kunlavut Vitidsarn. Notably, the Danish maestro has yet to lose a game in Paris.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Axelsen\u2019s experience and resilience came to the fore as he unleashed a series of powerful attacks in the latter half of the game. Lakshya, despite his best efforts, couldn\u2019t withstand the onslaught and the game slipped away, ending 21-14 in Axelsen\u2019s favour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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