Viktor Axelsen returns with a bang

It looks like Danish superstar Viktor Axelsen is truly back in form after a long injury break.


In his first match at the VICTOR Denmark Open 2025, the Dane showed an impressively high level against Chou Tien Chen. Axelsen won the match 21–19, 21–12 in front of a packed Jyske Bank Arena in Odense.


Next up is Yushi Tanaka from Japan. That match will be played tomorrow – along with the rest of the Round of 16 at the VICTOR Denmark Open.

See all the results from the VICTOR Denmark Open 2025 here: https://bwfworldtour.bwfbadminton.com/tournament/5207/victor-denmark-open-2025/results/2025-10-15

Tight draw promises drama at VICTOR Denmark Open 2025

The draw for the VICTOR Denmark Open 2025 in Odense (14–19 October) has set up a thrilling week of world-class badminton, with several top names facing tough early tests.

In men’s singles, top seed Shi Yu Qi (CHN) leads the field, while home favourite Viktor Axelsen have a tough draw in the first round. He’ll meet Chou Tien Chen (TPE) [5]. Defending champion Anders Antonsen [2] is in the bottom half and will face Indonesia’s Anthony Ginting in a potential early blockbuster.

In women’s singles, world No. 1 An Se Young (KOR) opens against Spain’s Clara Azurmendi. Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt meets Japan’s Riko Gunji, while Line Christophersen and Line Kjærsfeldt face each other in a first-round all-Danish clash.

The men’s doubles features local hopes Kim Astrup / Anders Skaarup Rasmussen [4], who begin against China’s Chiu Hsiang Chieh/ Wang Chi-Lin. Top seeds Kim Won Ho / Seo Seung Jae (KOR) will play Danish youngsters William Kryger Boe / Christian Faust Kjaer in their first match. The home crowd will be looking for a sensational upset from the young Danes.

In mixed doubles, Mathias Christiansen / Alexandra Bøje aim for a deep home run but are in a tough half that includes top seeds Jiang Zhen Bang / Wei Ya Xin (CHN).

The 2025 edition of the Denmark Open once again promises world-class badminton, passionate home support, and the chance for Danish players to shine on home soil.

You can find the full draw here: https://bwfworldtour.bwfbadminton.com/tournament/5207/victor-denmark-open-2025/draws