Lakshya Sen reaches All England quarters, defeating Christie
Lakshya Sen defeated world No.2 Jonatan Christie 21-13, 21-10 to reach the quarter-finals of the All England Open. This victory marks a turnaround for Sen, who has struggled in earlier competitions this year. Sen's win is notable as he previously lost to Christie in the semi-finals last year. He maintained control throughout the match, capitalizing on Christie's errors and showcasing his strong attacking play. In contrast, Indian doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty withdrew from their match due to an injury. Malvika Bansod and the mixed doubles team of Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde also exited in the second round.