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Lakshya Sen Overcomes Alwi Farhan in Three-Game Thriller to Reach Japan Masters Final
The victory gives the Indian his second straight BWF World Tour final and boosts his chances of qualifying for the season-ending event.
- On Saturday, November 14, 2026, Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen reached the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 final after defeating Indonesia's Alwi Farhan 21-12, 15-21, 21-11 in a 70-minute semifinal.
- Sen became the first Indian to reach the Kumamoto Masters Japan final since the tournament began in 2023, extending momentum from his title-winning campaign at the Hylo Open in Germany earlier this month.
- Focusing on constructing rallies patiently, the Indian waited for opportunities to attack while countering Farhan's aggressive style. Sen regained control in the decider, leveraging defensive resilience and precise net play to close out the match.
- This win significantly boosts Sen's chances of qualifying for the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou; currently ranked 12th, the Indian needs a top-eight finish to secure entry to the season-ending event.
- On Sunday, Sen will face either Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn or Japan's Koki Watanabe in the final. "It feels very good to play here," Sen said, adding he is focused on recovering for a "very tough match.
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India's Lakshya Sen Storms Into Kumamoto Masters Japan final
India's Lakshya Sen stormed into his second consecutive men's singles final with a stunning three-game win over world No. 10 Alwi Farhan of Indonesia at the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 badminton tournament.
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How Lakshya Sen Outsmarted Farhan To Reach Kumamoto Final
India's Lakshya Sen secured his spot in the men's singles final of the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 badminton tournament by defeating world No. 10 Alwi Farhan of Indonesia in a thrilling three-game match. This victory significantly enhances Sen's chances of qualifying for the BWF World Tour Finals. He will now face either Koki Watanabe or Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the final.
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