National shuttler Lee Zii Jia emerged as the new All England men’s singles champion after a nail-biting showdown with Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen.

Lee, who is ranked No 10 in the world, bested Axelsen 30-29, 20-22 and 21-9.

Axelsen, ranked No 2 in the world, was the All England men’s singles reigning champion.

In the first set, neither player was able to gain a lead of more than three points.

The close match meant the score went beyond 21 points and it...