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Lakshya Sen Loses in India Open
Lakshya Sen, a 24-year-old badminton player from India, played a very tough match against Lin Chun-Yi from Chinese Taipei.
They played three games, and Lakshya started well but made some mistakes in the end.
Lin won the match with a score of 21-17, 21-13, 21-18.
The match was very close, with both players hitting the shuttle back and forth many times.
Lakshya had chances to win but couldn't keep up in the end.
It was a sad day for Lakshya, but he played his best.
Lakshya Sen lost to Lin Chun-Yi in a three-game quarterfinal match at the India Open Super 750.
The match was intense, with long rallies and close scores throughout all three games.
Lakshya started strong but made crucial errors in the decisive moments, allowing Lin to win.
The final score was 21-17, 21-13, 21-18 in favor of Lin Chun-Yi.
Lakshya had multiple chances to win but couldn't maintain his momentum in the end.
- Who
- Lakshya Sen and Lin Chun-Yi
- What
- Men's singles quarterfinal match at the India Open Super 750
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- When
- Friday, January 16, 2026
- Why
- To compete in the prestigious badminton tournament
Key facts
- Event
- India Open Super 750
- Date
- Friday, January 16, 2026
- Lakshya Sen's Rank
- 24
- Lin Chun-Yi's Rank
- 12
- Match Duration
- 84 minutes
- Match Score
- 21-17, 13-21, 18-21
- Location
- New Delhi, India
Timeline
Lakshya Sen triumphs in Japan, boosting confidence for Australia.
Then, he conquers Australia, sharpening strategy for India Open.
Mental shift and improved play in Australia fuel India Open prep.
Confidence high, Sen faces Lin Chun-Yi in India Open final.
Close match, but Sen falls 21-17, 21-13, 21-18.
Quotes
Lakshya Sen
Indian badminton player who lost the match against Lin Chun Yi.
“I was not prepared for the wind in today’s match. There was more wind on court than yesterday, so it took me some time to realise that. I was a bit shaky from the net to lift the shuttle, and I made so many errors just from the front. But I think I could figure out (the wind) in the third set, and managed to not give so many easy errors from that side. The near side was a little bit faster, so I had to control a bit better. From where I started, I could play freely with the lifts, and I think even he was doing the same.”
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“A very close match, I just could have been a little more clinical towards the end.”
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Lin Chun Yi
The opponent of Lakshya Sen in the badminton match.
“beautiful, very beautiful.”
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Sources
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Lakshya bows out after gritty three-game battle at India Open
India Open badminton: Lakshya Sen, the solitary Indian winner; after this crucial technical switch mid-match
