Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Lakshya Sen Advances to Japan Masters Semifinals After Upset Win
In a big badminton tournament in Japan, an Indian player named Lakshya Sen had a great win.
He beat Loh Kean Yew, who used to be the world champion.
Lakshya won the match in two games, with scores of 21-13 and 21-17.
This was an important match because Lakshya has played Loh many times before, and this was his seventh win against him.
Lakshya will now play a player from Japan named Kenta Nishimoto in the next round, called the semifinals.
This win means Lakshya is the only Indian player left in the tournament.
Lakshya Sen defeated former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the Japan Masters quarterfinals.
Sen won the match in straight games with scores of 21-13, 21-17.
This victory marks Sen's seventh career win against Loh Kean Yew out of ten meetings.
Sen will face Japan's Kenta Nishimoto in the semifinals.
Lakshya Sen is the only Indian player remaining in the tournament after HS Prannoy's earlier exit.
- Who
- Lakshya Sen (India)
- What
- Defeated Loh Kean Yew (Singapore) to reach the semifinals.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium, Kumamoto, Japan
- Why
- To advance in the Japan Masters badminton tournament.
Player Performance
Match Dynamics
Early Game Control
Player Performance
Lakshya Sen took control of the first game with a six-point run and extended it to an 18-9 lead.
Match Dynamics
The start of the first game was evenly poised before Sen gained momentum.
Second Game Momentum
Player Performance
Sen established a commanding 15-9 lead in the second game.
Match Dynamics
Loh Kean Yew mounted a comeback in the second game, drawing level at one point.
Match Climax
Player Performance
Sen sealed the contest with a decisive smash after a marathon 42-shot rally.
Match Dynamics
The second game featured exciting exchanges and a late fightback from Loh.
- Tournament
- Japan Masters (BWF World Tour Super 500)
- Location
- Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium, Kumamoto, Japan
- Date
- Friday
- Lakshya Sen's Ranking
- World No. 15 (implied, previously stated in existing summary, article states he is 7th seed)
- Loh Kean Yew's Ranking
- World No. 9
- Kenta Nishimoto's Ranking
- World No. 13
- Lakshya Sen's Record vs Loh
- 7 wins in 10 meetings
