The YONEX All England is one of the most prestigious badminton tournaments in the world, where legends are made and dreams are shattered. But this year, a shocking upset rocked the badminton world as a young Malaysian player pulled off a stunning victory over the reigning champion and world No.1.

THE ROOF JUST CAME OFF THE @UtilitaArenaBHM! 🇲🇾 https://t.co/5AHm9uDaoY pic.twitter.com/CxEc5KHksh

— 🏆 Yonex All England Badminton Championships 🏆 (@YonexAllEngland) March 16, 2023

His name is Ng Tze Yong, and he had never played at the All England before. He faced Viktor Axelsen, the Danish superstar who had dominated the tournament for four years, winning two titles and reaching two more finals. Axelsen was expected to cruise through his second-round match against Ng, but he was in for a rude awakening.

Ng played with fearless aggression and incredible skill, taking the first game 21-15. Axelsen bounced back strongly in the second game, winning 21-9 and setting up a tense decider. The third game was a nail-biter, with both players fighting for every point. Ng had a 19-15 lead, but Axelsen clawed his way back to earn two match points at 20-19 and 21-20.

But Ng refused to give up. He saved both match points with some brilliant shots and then seized his chance at 22-21 with a smash that left Axelsen stranded. Ng collapsed on the floor in disbelief as he realized he had just beaten one of the greatest players of all time.

Axelsen was devastated by his loss, admitting that he made too many mistakes and that Ng deserved to win. He said it was tough to fail at such a special tournament for him.

"I want to congratulate NG Tze Yong, I think he played a great game."

A class act, on and off the court. We already can't wait to see you again next year, Viktor 💔 pic.twitter.com/bdNNMhxGym

— 🏆 Yonex All England Badminton Championships 🏆 (@YonexAllEngland) March 16, 2023

Ng was ecstatic by his achievement, saying it was the biggest win of his career. He said he didn’t think too much before the match and just wanted to go all out. He said he tried to calm down when Axelsen had those two match points.

This is one of the most amazing stories in badminton history. A rookie who had never played at such a high level before took down a legend who had ruled the tournament for years.