England open
Image Source: IANS
All-England Badminton: Lakshya Sen Powers Into Qfs, Malvika Falls To Yamaguchi
England Open Badminton Championships: Lakshya Sen delivered a clinical performance to storm into the quarterfinals of the All-England Open Badminton Championships, securing a dominant straight-game win over Indonesia’s Jonathan Christie (21-13, 21-10) in Birmingham on Thursday. The Indian shuttler, known for his swift footwork and precise shot-making, dismantled the world No. 4 in just 36 minutes, keeping India’s hopes alive in the prestigious tournament.
Sen, who reached the All-England final in 2022, looked in complete control from the start, using his aggressive play and sharp net game to unsettle Christie. The 22-year-old Indian dictated the pace of the match, taking an early lead and maintaining his advantage throughout.
Christie, struggling to find his rhythm, failed to counter Sen’s relentless attacking approach, allowing the Indian to close out the match with ease.
Advertisement
