Lakshya lost in straight games 20-22, 14-21 in a match that lasted for 54 minutes. The 22-year-old shuttler had three game points in the opening game while in the second game, he started with a dominating 7-0 lead but failed to pull things in his favour as India's dream of maiden Olympic gold in badminton faded away. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Lakshya still has the chance to end his campaign on a high as he will take on Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia in the bronze medal match on Monday. He is the only Indian shuttler alive in the quadrennial event. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I got a good start then I was just trying to play the same game. I was trying to be very very passive in the second game after having a good lead. If I had attacked a bit more, I would have had my chances. After he got back into the game, it was difficult for me,\" Lakshya said after his match. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It was a really good match, I've learned a lot from him. At times, we had trained together,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on his big lead in the second game before Axelsen unleashed his burst to take the match, Lakshya said, \"I think both (sides) were pretty even. From the side I started, the shuttle was a little bit fast. Overall, I was in control in the second game. I was a bit nervous in the end. I've everything to play for tomorrow and be ready.\" <\/p>\r\n\r\n
On the other hand, the World No. 2 ranked Axelsen said Lakshya will be the favourite to win gold in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Lakshya Sen is an amazing talent. It was my toughest match so far. I think in the next Olympics Lakshay Sen will be the favourite to win the gold. He has a bright future ahead, I wish him all the best,\" the Danish shuttler said. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
On the other hand, the World No. 2 ranked Axelsen said Lakshya will be the favourite to win gold in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
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