US EditionBadminton-Lin Upsets Vitidsarn to Set up All England Open Final Against India's Sen
- On Friday, Lakshya Sen defeated Li Shifeng to reach the All England Open Badminton Championships semi-finals in Birmingham, winning 21-13, 21-16 in 45 minutes.
- Earlier in the tournament, Sen halted a three-match skid against Ng Ka Long Angus and beat Shi Yuqi after previous losses, securing his route to the semi-finals.
- From the opening exchanges Sen established authority with sharp attacking strokes, accurate placement and strong movement that dictated rallies, pulling clear with a decisive late sequence in the second game.
- Sen will next face either Victor Lai, Canada, or Koki Watanabe, Japan, building on his All England Open pedigree as 2022 runner-up and 2024 semi-finalist.
- The result snapped Lakshya Sen's losing run against Li Shifeng after three consecutive defeats, with his defensive play and shot variation proving crucial in disrupting top opponents.
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The Star Kuala LumpurBadminton-Lin upsets Vitidsarn to set up All England Open final against India's Sen
BIRMINGHAM, England, March 7 : Taiwan's Lin Chun-yi stunned Thai second seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn 21-14 18-21 21-16 in the All England Open semi-finals on Saturday and faces India's Lakshya Sen in the showpiece match.Sen, 24, booked his place in the final after overcoming Canada's Victor Lai 21-16 18-21 21-15,
All England: Lakshya Sen battles cramps, outlasts Victor Lai to storm into final
All England Open 2026: World No. 12 Lakshya Sen overcame severe cramps in the final game, but defeated young Victor Lai in a three-game semifinal that stretched to an hour and 37 minutes. The young Indian has reached the final of the prestigious tournament for the second time in his career.
All England Open: Lakshya Sen Upsets Sixth Seed Li Shi Feng to Reach Semi-finals
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The 24-year-old Sen, the only Indian left in the fray, had begun his campaign with an upset win over top seed and defending champion Shi Yu Qi and then accounted for the experienced NG Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong in the second round. Sports News | All England Open: Lakshya Sen Upsets Sixth Seed Li Shi Feng to Reach Semi-finals.
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