- MS - Final - Lin Dan vs Viktor Axelsen - 2015 Japan Open - Cinematic Highlights - 4K50FPS

Source: BWF TV

[ndkhoa]

This is Viktor (age 21) early in his journey and Lin Dan (age 32) near the end of his career. Yet this match was thrilling to watch from start to end, truly a match of generation transition.

[nouranakram]

lin dan owns the game.
he is a true legend, I love how he can take the point while everyone is suspecting that

[divijsharma]

Where is the calmness and sportsmanship of victor now. He shows it only when he is winning. Great work Lin. He never shouts, just wins the game

[premmagar]

What a fantastic match!! Despite being 3-11 down in the decider, he wins the game!! Only greats can do it

[eddyl]

This was really high quality game. LD every shot was so accuracy and deathly that Axelsen sill able return with good quality. Both were like chess master using different strategy and technic in each short. No much unforce error like those current play who make mistake easily.

[nandeesh.veeranna]

One of my favourite matches of all time. I still remember watching live with my friends. Everyone lost their hope on Lin dan at 3rd set interval. An epic comeback 😅

[andrewcannon]

coming back from 3-11 3rd set against axelson, LD is definitely legend material

[JR-]

Big matches and big points this is why LD is the goat.

[hong-dachin]

I am extremely curious about what was on the 32-year-old Lin Dan's mind during the second half of the 3rd set when it was 11-3 down while Axelsen, a much younger opponent, was playing so confidently after winning the 2nd set and leading by 8 points in the 3rd set. It would be like sprinting the last mile of a marathon and it's a real challenge on one's stamina, experience, mental state, and skills. Not to mention that Lin Dan had already achieved a super grand slam and he was still so motivated on court!

[alberthofmann]

16:36 one of the best Lin Dan points in his career. Long live The King !

[mohulgirigoswami]

Lin Dan is obviously the greatest of all time badminton player.

[lufrall]

I started playing badminton in 2003 and Lin Dan reached rank number 1 in 2004 so he was always around as an inspiration especially when the quality of videos on the internet improved. I could never emulate the super athletic play of young Lin Dan so I gravitated towards Taufik's playstyle but LD (and LCW) really kept badminton relevant for more than 10 years.

I'm 32 now and 32 year old LD is still better than I would ever hope to be as a kid back in 2003.

[mohiuddin]

L Dan Proved why he is the greatest of all time. What a comeback

[anoopmathew-khjg]

big points, big matches, he is there, Lin Dan the GOAT 🐐

[darien]

The thing I love about Axelson is the way he uses his height, back then my coach used to say dont cheat towards the front of the court and gamble but I always thought that if you had the height and reach for recovery, the gamble to stay near the front court after pushing your opponent towards the back court is worth it imo.

[-Bhanuchander]

I have no words after seeing this ..lindan is a GOAT.. every one giveup or lose the confidence in the third set the score like 3 _11 . But lin don ❤

[danielazhar]

This is high quality badminton by high quality players

[MasterNeoRNCP]

The shot quality and placement in this game especially 3rd set is over the moon...

[西海岸理查]

Nobody can beat Lin Dan, he is the king of the field.

[shumonp]

I watched this match more than 50 times. Especially in the third set when Lin Dan was 11-3 behind and he won the game. Wow. Woooow. Lin Dan is the greatest Badminton player the world has ever produced. ❤