Bangkok: Denmark's top men's singles shuttler Anders Antonsen stunned home favourite and second seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn to clinch the Thailand Open title at Nimibutr Stadium today. The world number three won the thrilling one-hour and 37-minute encounter 9-21, 24-22, 21-18 against current world number two for his first title this year after advancing to the final following the withdrawal of top seed Shi Yuqi during their semi-final match yesterday.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Antonsen expressed his disbelief and joy after the match, stating, "I'm lost for words right now. It was an amazing experience out there once again. Last year was insane as well, but to get the win this year feels incredible."
Meanwhile, in the women's singles final, world number three Akane Yamaguchi of Japan defeated China's world number four Chen Yufei 21-14, 21-18 in 39 minutes, showcasing her prowess on the court.
In the men's doubles final, Indonesia's Leo Rolly Carnando-Daniel Marthin upset top seeds Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty in straight games, 21-12, 25-23, in 53 minutes. The intense competition continued in the women's doubles final, where China's Bao Lijing-Cao Zihan overcame Japan's Rin Iwanaga-Kie Nakanishi 19-21, 21-16, 21-19 in a 72-minute battle.
In the mixed doubles final, second seeds Mathias Christiansen-Alexandra B¸je of Denmark triumphed over China's Zhu Yijun-Li Qian with a score of 21-17, 21-15, marking a successful tournament for the Danish team.