KUNSHAN, CHINA: Denmark today clinched their maiden Thomas Cup title following a 3-2 win over Indonesia in the final at the Kunshan Sports Centre.
It is the first time a European country has lifted the prestigious Cup since the tournament's inception in 1949.
Denmark, fielding their strongest lineup, drew first blood through Viktor Axelsen who saw off Tommy Sugiarto 21-17, 21-18 in the opening men's singles match.
Thirteen-time champions Indonesia, quickly drew level through Mohammad Ahsan-Hendra Setiawan who chalked up a 21-18, 21-13 win over Mads Conrad Petersen-Mads Pieler Kolding.
Jan Jorgensen, who was rested in the semi-final tie against Malaysia on Friday, put Denmark ahead again when he beat Anthony Ginting 21-17, 21-12.
Indonesia, who boast better doubles dragged the tie into the deciding match when 2015 Sea Games gold medallist Angga Pratama-Ricky Karanda Suwardi won 21-16, 21-14 against Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen.
Experience and sheer determination won it for the Danes in the end when world No 13 Hans Kristian Vittinghus beat Ihsan Maulana Mustofa 21-15, 21-7