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Sen Advances in Japan Masters Badminton
11 Nov
Summary
- Lakshya Sen won his match in straight games.
- He defeated Chi Yu Jen of Chinese Taipei.
- Other Indian doubles pairs faced defeats.
India's Lakshya Sen made a strong start at the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 badminton tournament, progressing to the men's singles second round. Sen, the eighth seed, defeated Chi Yu Jen of Chinese Taipei in a closely contested match, winning in straight games with a score of 21-19, 21-18.
This victory marks a positive step for Sen, who recently secured the Hylo Open title in Germany. The match against Chi Yu Jen was a tough battle, with both players exchanging points and leads throughout both games. Sen ultimately prevailed through skillful play and crucial points.
However, the tournament saw mixed fortunes for other Indian participants. In doubles events, Dhruv Rawat and K. Maneesha were defeated by the fourth seeds from Chinese Taipei, and Hariharan Amsakarunan and Tanisha Crasto lost to the top-seeded Chinese pair, highlighting the competitive nature of the tournament.
