On the same day, in the men's singles semifinals of the 2023 BWF World Tour Finals held in Hangzhou, Denmark's Viktor Axelsen defeated teammate Antonsen 2-0 and advanced to the final.
Antonsen (left) and Axelsen shake hands after a match on December 16. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Sun Fei
On December 16, Axelsen returned the ball during the match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Zongzhi
On December 16, Axelsen returned the ball during the match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Zongzhi
Axelsen (left) receives coaching during a match on December 16. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Zongzhi
On December 16, Axelsen returned the ball during the match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Zongzhi
On December 16, Axelsen celebrates after his victory. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Zongzhi
Antonsen (left) returns the ball during a match on December 16. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Sun Fei
On December 16, Antonsen returned the ball during the match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Sun Fei