Japan Open 2023: India’s rising badminton star Lakshya Sen lost in the semi-finals of the Japan Open on Saturday, falling to Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in three games.
Sen, who is ranked 13th in the world, started the match well, taking an early lead in the first game. However, Christie fought back to level the scores at 15-15. Sen then took a 2-point lead, but Christie won the next 6 points to take the first game 21-15.
The second game was much closer, with both players trading points throughout. Sen eventually took the game 21-13 to level the match at 1-1.
The third game was a see-saw affair, with both players leading at different stages. However, Christie eventually pulled away in the latter stages to win 21-16 and book his place in the final.
Sen’s loss is a disappointment, but he can take heart from the fact that he has been playing some excellent badminton in recent months. He won the bronze medal at the 2021 World Championships and was runner-up at the 2022 All England Open.
Sen is still a young player, and he has plenty of time to improve and reach his full potential. He will be hoping to bounce back from this loss and continue his progress in the years to come.
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Here are some of the key takeaways from the match:
- Sen started the match well, but Christie fought back to level the scores at 15-15.
- The second game was much closer, with both players trading points throughout. Sen eventually took the game 21-13 to level the match at 1-1.
- The third game was a see-saw affair, with both players leading at different stages. However, Christie eventually pulled away in the latter stages to win 21-16.
- Sen’s loss is a disappointment, but he can take heart from the fact that he has been playing some excellent badminton in recent months.
- Sen is still a young player, and he has plenty of time to improve and reach his full potential.
What’s next for Lakshya Sen?
Sen will now turn his attention to the upcoming Thomas Cup and Uber Cup, which will be held in Bangkok in May 2023. He will be hoping to lead India to victory in both tournaments.
Sen will also be looking to continue his good form on the individual circuit. He will be targeting a medal at the 2023 World Championships, which will be held in Japan in August.
Sen is a talented player with a bright future ahead of him. He will be hoping to build on his recent success and achieve even greater things in the years to come.