Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen shocked the world by beating Danish top‑seed Anders Antonsen in straight games in Odense, Denmark. The 23‑year‑old, currently ranked No. 21, routed the world No. 2 with scores of 21‑13, 21‑14 in a 53‑minute second‑round match, setting the stage for a quarter‑final showdown.
Sen opened his Odense campaign by pushing Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen to two‑set victory in Wednesday’s opening round. After the win over Antonsen, he faces the winner of the China‑France clash between Weng Hong Yang and Alex Lanier. The match highlights Sen’s steady return to form after an injury‑plagued season, as he mixes pace, precision smashes and clever net play to keep opponents on the defensive.
Meanwhile, India’s leading men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, continued their strong run by defeating Chinese Taipei’s Lee Jhe‑Huei and Yang Po‑Hsuan 21‑19, 21‑17 in a brisk 41‑minute straight‑sets victory. The sixth‑seeded pair displayed their trademark aggressive net presence and excellent court coverage to hold their nerve at critical points.
Both Indian teams saw wins against their first‑round opponents—Rankireddy and Shetty overcame Scotland’s Grimley brothers—broadening India’s chances of a medal haul at the tournament.
Source: ianslive
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