Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Lakshya Sen Advances to Australian Open Semis; Satwiksairaj-Chirag Next
At the Australian Open, Lakshya Sen defeated Ayush Shetty in straight games to reach the men's singles semifinals.
In the doubles, the top-seeded Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also advanced to the quarter-finals.
Sen and Satwiksairaj-Chirag are the only Indians remaining in the singles and doubles events, with semifinals scheduled for later in the day.
Lakshya Sen beats Ayush Shetty to reach men's singles semifinals
Chou Tien Chen sets up Sen's semi-final clash
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advance to doubles quarter-finals
Sen and Satwiksairaj-Chirag are the only Indians remaining in singles and doubles
Semifinals to be played later in the day
- Who
- Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, Chou Tien Chen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty
- What
- played badminton matches
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Sydney, Australia
- Why
- to advance in the Australian Open tournament
Pro-Sen
Pro-Shetty
First Game
Pro-Sen
Sen won 23-21 after a close battle
Pro-Shetty
Shetty kept pace till 21-21
- Tournament
- Australian Open
- Category
- Badminton
- Prize Money
- US$ 475,000
- Sen's Record
- First semifinal appearance this year
- Satwiksairaj-Chirag's Record
- Reached quarter-finals, aiming for semifinals
Sources
Australian Open: Shetty, Satwik-Chirag storm into quarters
Lakshya Sen overcomes Ayush Shetty to enter Australian Open semis
Lakshya fends off Ayush challenge to make Australian Open semis
Lakshya overcomes Ayush to enter Australian Open semis, Satwik-Chirag out
