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Lakshya Sen storms into All England Open semi-finals!
7 Mar
Summary
- Lakshya Sen defeated World No. 6 Li Shi Feng in the quarterfinals.
- Sen previously beat World No. 1 Shi Yu Qi in a thrilling match.
- He will face Canada's Victor Lai in the semi-finals next.
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen has moved a step closer to the All England Open finals, securing a spot in the final four. He decisively defeated World No. 6 Li Shi Feng in the quarterfinals on Friday, March 6, 2026. Sen's journey in Birmingham has been remarkable. He began his campaign by stunning World No. 1 Shi Yu Qi in a hard-fought three-game match.
Following his opening win, Sen overcame Ng Ka Long Angus in the round of 16. In the quarterfinals, he displayed a dominant performance against Li Shi Feng, winning with a score of 21-13, 21-16. Sen is now preparing to face Canada's Victor Lai, currently ranked 16th in the world, in the semi-finals. This match is a crucial step as Sen aims to become the first Indian since Pullela Gopichand to win the All England trophy.
