Lin Dan and Axelsen "nervous" ruthless in the openers of the world

Lin Dan seeks a sixth world title and in front of a crowd adored to Nanjing

Chinese superstar Lin Dan and number one "nervous" Viktor Axelsen both made disturbing debuts at the World Badminton Championships on Monday.

Lin, 34, looking for A sixth world title and in front of a crowd adored in Nanjing he did the light work of the Dutchman Mark Caljouw, winning 21-14, 21-14 in 49 minutes

"Super Dan" Nonchalantly finished a long rally with a skillful little kick, the steering wheel sinking just above the net to put the arena on its feet in recognition.

Axelsen, Denmark's champion and seed world champion, was even more adamant, needing 26 minutes to beat Duarte Nuno Anjo of Portugal. 8, 21-7 in a discrepancy.

Also safely through the tree Shi Yuqi, China's third favorite, was crowned champion of the match with Adam Mendrek of the Czech Republic, 21-13 and 21-11. The 24-year-old Axelsen suffered an injury. "I do not want to think too much (about defending my title), it's important to me," Axelsen said, quoted by the Xinhua News Agency.

"I have to be relaxed and see where I can go."

"I was a little nervous today, but I feel good in the arena, it's very big and easy for me to have a good control of the shuttle. "

Chen Long, the current Olympic champion and another realistic hopeful at home, also managed to get rid of Hsu Jen-hao, of Taiwan, 21-13, 21-15. [19659016] Advertisement

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