Lakshya Sen Ousted by Jonatan Christie in All England Badminton Championships Semi-Finals

Lakshya Sen‘s journey in the prestigious All England badminton championships came to an end as Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie defeated him in a thrilling semi-final encounter. The match saw a seesaw battle, with Christie ultimately prevailing 12-21, 21-10, 15-21 over the young Indian ace.

In a dramatic turn of events, Lakshya responded impressively after dropping the first game 12-21, storming back to take the second game convincingly at 21-10. However, Christie showed his resilience to secure the final game and seal the victory.

Jonatan Christie’s triumph sets up an exciting all-Indonesian final clash with compatriot Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, promising a fierce battle for the title at the All England Championships.

Lakshya Sen had reached the semi-finals after a hard-fought win over Malaysian Lee Zii Jia in the quarterfinals, displaying his grit and determination on the court.

The Indian shuttler, a gold medallist at the Commonwealth Games, had faced a tough challenge from World No. 4 Anders Antonsen earlier in the competition, showcasing his fighting spirit and skill to advance.

Despite Lakshya’s exit, Indian badminton fans had reasons to cheer as Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty had recently tasted success by winning the French Open title. However, their campaign at the All England Championships ended earlier than expected.

With rising star An Se Young from South Korea also making her mark in the tournament, the competition at Birmingham has been intense and captivating, showcasing the global talent in the world of badminton.