Lakshya Sen stuns Shi Yu Qi at All England
India’s Lakshya Sen delivered a major upset at the All England Open on Thursday, defeating China’s Shi Yu Qi in a gripping men’s singles clash in Birmingham to advance in the prestigious Super 1000 tournament.
Facing one of the world’s top-ranked shuttlers, Sen combined sharp net play with relentless defense to seal the win in straight games. “I believed I could challenge him if I stayed patient,” Sen said after the match. “This is one of the tournaments every player dreams of winning.”
Shi, who struggled to control the rallies, admitted, “He played faster and more precise at key moments.”
The victory marks one of Sen’s biggest results this season and strengthens India’s presence at the historic championship, where past champions have etched their names among badminton’s elite.