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[Saba Sports News] Viktor Axelsen lost 1-2 to Shi Yuqi in the semi-finals of the Denmark Open, missing the final. Post-match, Axelsen updated his social media to address the serving controversy: “I have been using this serving style for many years.” Axelsen stated: “Lost today against the better player! Congrats to Shi Yuqi who played very well and good luck in the final! Hope we can play again soon. First of all, I have been using this serving style for many years… long before I became Olympic champion again and long before any critics started paying attention to this. Some say even commentators and certain players think it’s illegal, that’s fine, they are entitled to their opinion. But who makes the rules? The players, the commentators, or the BWF, the referees, and the umpires? If the serve is truly illegal, of course, I am willing to adjust. But to change my serving style, which I’ve used for years, just because of some people’s malicious attacks… that simply doesn’t make sense. I chose this serving style because it feels comfortable for me, and it has never been called a fault. As long as the rules allow it, I will continue serving this way.” Regarding this, what are the fans’ thoughts?