Lakshya Sen, the badminton prowess of India, has sealed his footprint on the Australian Open Super 500, defeating Taiwan veteran Tien Chen. The dramatic match is keeping the light of winning his first maiden title in 2025.
The clash in Sydney lasted a gruelling 85 minutes. Sen, who is ranked World No. 12, went all out to secure a 17-21, 24-22, 21-16 victory. The Sydney clash marked the second final appearance of the year, after Hong Kong.
While praising the Indian prodigy, the veteran opponent’s power has been noticeable. The 35-year-old persisted with his eminent expertise and precision, taking the first game 21-17. Sen was on the back foot initially, but the dramatic turning point came at the second game.
Sen’s thriving sense of defence sealed as the defining factor of the game. However, even when the young player found himself at 18-20, he remained calm while steadily taking the game 24-22. He showed eminence in retrieves and continuous counter-attacks.
Even though the Olympics medal remained unsuccessful, Sen’s victory in the BWF World Tour event demonstrates his fighting spirit. Lakhsya now remains just one step away from lifting the trophy after a bittersweet season.
