US EditionAll England: Lakshya Topples World No.1 Shi Yuqi in a Thriller
Lakshya Sen used superior physicality and tactical net play to win a close three-game match against world No.1 Shi Yuqi, marking his first victory over the defending champion.
- On Tuesday at the All England Open, Lakshya Sen, Indian shuttler, beat Shi Yuqi 23-21, 19-21, 21-17, advancing in the tournament.
- Coming off recent struggles, Sen prepared intensively after returning `miserable` from last month's Badminton Asian Team Championships with fever and a glutes muscle issue, having previously beaten Shi in the 2023 Asian Games team final.
- Recovering from 13-19, Sen mounted a comeback with a 350 kph blitz smash and pressured the decider from 11-9 to 16-13, in a match defined by punishing rallies.
- Coaches said `the result as confidence-boosting` and highlight Sen's momentum after his victory at the All England Open Badminton Championships, boosting his early-round prospects.
- Given Shi's limited recent match action after his Malaysian Open exit, Sen exploited hesitation with his elbow-snappy flat smash, which unsettled Shi and served as a decisive tactical weapon.
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