India’s representation in the home BWF World Tour Super 750 tournament, India Open 2026, concluded prematurely as Lakshya Sen, the last hope, was defeated in the men’s singles quarterfinals by Lin Chun-Yi from Chinese Taipei. Sen, ranked 14th in the BWF Rankings, lost 21-17, 13-21, 18-21 in a closely contested match lasting over an hour.
Despite a strong start, Sen couldn’t maintain his lead against Lin Chun-Yi, who capitalized on the change of sides to secure victory. Sen acknowledged his opponent’s adaptability to the conditions and expressed regret over his own errors during the match.
Sen, who trailed Lin 0-4 in head-to-head encounters, aimed to keep his opponent near the net in the opening game strategy. However, Lin’s tactical adjustments and dominance in net exchanges turned the tide in his favor, leading to Sen’s defeat in the decider.
In a hard-fought battle, Sen managed to level the score at 18-18 in the final game before Lin’s aggressive play secured him the win. Lin will now face Victor Lai of Canada in the next round, while other semifinal matchups include Loh Kean Yew versus Joantan Christie and Ratchanok Intanon against An Se Young.
