Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Lakshya Sen's Comeback: Australian Open Victory
Lakshya Sen is a talented badminton player from India.
After feeling sad and struggling with his game following the Olympics, he took time to heal and improve.
He worked on his mind and body, and with the help of his coach and a mental trainer, he started doing better.
Recently, he won a big tournament called the Australian Open.
He beat strong players and showed great skill and determination.
This win is a big step for him, and he is now close to being in the top 10 players in the world.
Lakshya Sen won the Australian Open Super 500 tournament on 23 November 2025.
He defeated Japan’s Yushi Tanaka in the final with a score of 21-15, 21-11.
Sen overcame a tough semi-final match against Chou Tien Chen, winning 17-21, 24-22, 21-16.
He struggled with physical and mental challenges after the Paris Olympics but worked with a mental coach and focused on his fitness.
Sen's victory marks his first title since the Syed Modi International tournament in 2024 and his rise to World No. 11.
- Who
- Lakshya Sen, Indian badminton player
- What
- Won the Australian Open Super 500 tournament
- When
- 23 November 2025
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- Overcame physical and mental challenges after Olympic heartbreak
- Player
- Lakshya Sen
- Age
- 24
- Tournament
- Australian Open
- Opponent in Final
- Yushi Tanaka
- Final Score
- 21-15, 21-11
- Previous Title
- Syed Modi International (2024)
- Current World Ranking
- No. 11
- Coach
- Yoo Yong-sung