Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth advance to pre-quarterfinals at Kumamoto Masters Japan | Sports-Games
Both Indians won in straight games and comeback fashion to reach the men's singles round of 16, while Srikanth saved two match points.
- Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen reached the men's singles semifinals at the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 on Friday, defeating Japan's Yushi Tanaka 21-16, 21-15 in 40 minutes.
- Kidambi Srikanth bowed out in the quarterfinals on Friday, losing 22-24, 15-21 to Japan's Koki Watanabe after earlier securing a comeback victory over Denmark's Rasmus Gemke 18-21, 21-16, 24-22.
- Sen opened his campaign with a 21-19, 21-18 win over Chinese Taipei's Chi Yu Jen, followed by a 35-minute victory against China's Dong Tian Yao to advance through the rounds.
- The tournament semifinals will feature Sen against Indonesia's Alwi Farhan, while Watanabe prepares to face Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the other men's singles semifinal.
- Currently ranked 10th in qualification standings, Sen aims to break into the top eight to secure a spot in the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals.
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Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth advance to pre-quarterfinals at Kumamoto Masters Japan | Sports-Games
India's Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth registered hard-fought victories in their opening-round matches to advance to the men's singles pre-quarterfinals at the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2026 badminton tournament on Wednesday, according to Olympics.com.
Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth advance to pre-quarterfinals at Kumamoto Masters Japan
India's Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth registered hard-fought victories in their opening-round matches to advance to the men's singles pre-quarterfinals at the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2026 badminton tournament on Wednesday, according to Olympics.com.
Kumamoto Masters: Lakshya, Srikanth clinch contrasting wins in opening round
Lakshya Sen beat Chi Yu Jen in straight games, while Kidambi Srikanth rallied past Rasmus Gemke at the Kumamoto Masters. Both Indian shuttlers now face demanding second-round contests against Dong Tian Yao and Kodai Naraoka.
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