Jonatan Christie Tops Lakshya Sen in All England Open Badminton Championships Semi-Final

Indonesian shuttler Jonatan Christie outlasted Indian ace Lakshya Sen in a gripping semi-final clash at the prestigious All England Open Badminton Championships held at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham.

In a hard-fought encounter lasting 68 minutes, world No. 9 Jonatan Christie managed to secure a narrow victory over Lakshya Sen, who had previously finished as the runner-up in the 2022 edition of the tournament.

Christie displayed exceptional skill and composure as he clinched the first game decisively with a score of 21-12, setting the tone for the match.

Sen, known for his attacking style of play, staged a remarkable comeback in the second game, capitalizing on Christie’s errors and dominating the court with aggressive shots to claim the game 21-10.

With the match finely poised, the third game saw both players trading blows, but it was Christie who ultimately seized the momentum, capitalizing on Sen’s signs of fatigue to emerge victorious with a scoreline of 21-15.

The win propels Jonatan Christie into an all-Indonesian final showdown against compatriot Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, marking a historic moment for Indonesian badminton at the prestigious event.

The All England Open Badminton Championships, a BWF Super 1000 tournament, carries significant weight in the lead-up to the Paris 2024 Olympics, offering crucial ranking points to players aiming to qualify for the global sporting extravaganza.