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Viktor Axelsen’s battle with injuries has given him perspective, and he is using it to fuel his bid for a successful return to the YONEX All England Championships.

The two-time champion in Birmingham lost out in the first round in 2025 before taking time away to undergo back surgery and rehabilitation. Since March, the Dane has featured in only five tournaments as he searches for consistency, but recent results have shown he is returning to the form that made him a double Olympic champion.

“I’m not feeling super right now,” Axelsen admitted. “I still have a few issues with my body, but I am really fighting all I can in order to get back into tip-top shape. It seems like somebody is testing me a little bit when it comes to the physical part of things. I am really hoping to g

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