On Tuesday, Star Indian shuttler, Lakshya Sen entered the men’s singles second round of the Indonesia Open with a straight-game win over Japan’s Kanta Tsuneyama. The match, which took place in Jakarta, saw Sen dominate the court, securing a comfortable victory in just 40 minutes. The final score read 21-12, 21-17, marking a decisive win for the Indian shuttler.
Lakshya Sen overcomes a tough opponent at the Indonesia Open
Sen’s performance was a display of his exceptional skill and strategic gameplay. His agility on the court, combined with his powerful smashes and deft net play, kept his opponent on the back foot throughout the match. Tsuneyama, a strong player in his own right, found it challenging to keep up with Sen’s relentless pace and precision.
Sen’s journey in the tournament is far from over. He will next be up against the winner of the match between seventh seed Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia and Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto. This upcoming match promises to be an exciting encounter, given the high stakes and the calibre of the players involved.
🔥🏸 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧! Lakshya Sen dominated Kanta Tsuneyama 21-12, 21-17 of 🇯🇵 in straight games to advance to the R16.
👏🏻 The Sumeeth-Sikki pair came back from a first-game deficit to defeat the 🇺🇲 pair of Vinson & Jennie 18-21, 21-16, 21-17 in the R32.
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However, the tournament was not all smooth sailing for the Indian contingent. Kiran George, another promising player from the men’s singles event, put up a tough fight against Hong Yang Weng of China but unfortunately bowed out. Despite the loss, George’s performance was commendable, reflecting the depth of talent in Indian badminton.
On the doubles front, the Indian mixed doubles pair of B Sumeeth Reddy and Sikki Reddy had a hard-fought victory over the American pair of Vinson Chiu and Jennie Gai. Their win, coming from a challenging match, showcases the grit and determination of Indian players.
