Lakshya Sen advances past tough opening test at Kumamoto Masters
Indian shuttler defeats Chi Yu Jen in straight sets to progress in Japan tournament
According to The Hindu, Lakshya Sen has advanced to the second round of the Kumamoto Masters in Japan by overcoming Chinese Taipei's Chi Yu Jen. The Indian shuttler claimed a straight-sets victory with scores of 21-19, 21-18.
The contest proved to be a closely fought affair, stretching to just over an hour of competitive badminton. Both games went down to narrow margins, with Lakshya holding his nerve in the crucial closing moments to seal the wins.
This victory sets up another challenge for the Indian in the tournament's next stage as he continues his campaign in Japan.
Source: The Hindu — Sport — read the original report ↗
Reported on Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:59:38 GMT.