Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Lakshya Sen Exits China Masters as Indian Shuttlers Advance
Lakshya Sen played Victor Lai of Canada at the China Masters.
Lai won both games, so Sen was eliminated in the first round.
The final score was 14-21, 7-21.
Reports said Sen made several errors while trying to get past Lai’s defense.
This was Sen’s third loss to Lai, although reports described the record in slightly different ways.
Kidambi Srikanth, Raunak Chauhan and Saneeth Dayanand won their men’s singles matches.
Anmol Kharb, Ashmita Chaliha and, according to one report, Tanvi Sharma won in women’s singles.
Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto also advanced in mixed doubles.
Lakshya Sen lost 14-21, 7-21 to Canada’s Victor Lai in 38 minutes at Shenzhen Arena.
The defeat was Sen’s third against Lai, with reports differing on whether this covered their last four meetings or three losses this year.
Kidambi Srikanth, Raunak Chauhan and Saneeth Dayanand advanced in men’s singles, while Kiran George was eliminated.
Anmol Kharb and Ashmita Chaliha progressed in women’s singles; another report said Tanvi Sharma also defeated Amalie Schulz.
Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced in mixed doubles, while reports differed on whether other Indian players had already competed or were scheduled later.
- Who
- Indian badminton players including Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, Raunak Chauhan, Saneeth Dayanand, Anmol Kharb, Ashmita Chaliha, Tanvi Sharma, Kiran George, Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto, along with international opponents.
- What
- Sen was eliminated by Victor Lai, while several Indian players advanced in singles and doubles.
- When
- Wednesday; some reports said additional matches were scheduled later that day.
- Where
- Shenzhen Arena in Shenzhen, China.
- Why
- Lai’s defense and Sen’s errors contributed to Sen’s defeat, while the other Indian players won their matches.
- Tournament
- China Masters
- Venue
- Shenzhen Arena, Shenzhen, China
- Lakshya Sen result
- Lost to Victor Lai 14-21, 7-21 in 38 minutes.
- Sen-Lai record
- Sen has lost three times to Lai; reports variously described this as three defeats in the last four meetings or three losses this year.
- Men’s singles advances
- Kidambi Srikanth beat Chi Yu-jen 21-16, 21-15; Raunak Chauhan and Saneeth Dayanand also advanced.
- Women’s singles advances
- Anmol Kharb beat Liang Ka Wing 21-17, 21-9, Ashmita Chaliha beat Pornpicha Choeikeewong 21-17, 23-21, and one report said Tanvi Sharma beat Amalie Schulz 21-16, 21-17.
- Doubles results
- Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto beat Thailand’s Saeheng pair 21-8, 21-9; one report also recorded a 21-11, 21-16 win for Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, while other reports listed their match as later scheduled.
Sources
Lakshya Sen Out Of China Masters, Srikanth Moves To Second Round
China Masters: Lakshya Sen Crashes Out; Kidambi Srikanth, Tanvi Sharma Cruise into Round of 16
China Masters: Sen exits early as Srikanth, Chauhan, Dayanand, Anmol advance
Lakshya Sen's China Masters Campaign Ends With Straight-Game Loss To Canada's Victor Lai