In fact, it is not common for everything to be perfect when I step onto the court; there is always some aspect that falls short of expectations, said Viktor Axelsen. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) today released the latest world rankings for Week 34. Despite withdrawing from the Super 750 Denmark Open due to injury, local star Axelsen remains undisputed as world No. 1, achieving a milestone of 100 consecutive weeks at the top. He has now held the top spot for a total of 151 weeks and shared his heartfelt thoughts in a lengthy post. In the latest rankings, Axelsen leads with 107,455 points, while Indonesia’s Anthony Sinisuka Ginting follows in second place with 86,611 points, still trailing by a significant margin.
Axelsen expressed gratitude on his social media, stating, I am thrilled to have maintained the world No. 1 ranking for over 150 weeks, including 100 consecutive weeks. Thank you to my team and all of you who support me—let’s keep pushing forward together! He also opened up about his journey, noting, For me, while such an important title represents a special status, being world No. 1 signifies the exceptional consistency I’ve maintained over the past year. Axelsen revealed he recently had a thought-provoking discussion with a friend about the definition of consistency and how to enhance it. Reflecting on the conversation, Axelsen mentioned that his friend believed consistency equates to having fewer off-days. However, Axelsen clarified that he doesn’t think he faces fewer challenges or setbacks than other players. In fact, when I step onto the court, it’s not often that everything is perfect; there’s always something that doesn’t go as expected, he explained. What I truly believe is that years of training have equipped me to handle these challenges. Whether on or off the court, I’ve become better at coping with tough days. Axelsen emphasized, Maintaining a positive mindset, rather than falling into negativity, is crucial. This ensures that even when I encounter challenges or injuries, it doesn’t disrupt my daily life and provides opportunities for future achievements.
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