Lakshya Sen Dominates Ayush Shetty at India Open, Advances to Next Round

• Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lakshya Sen defeated compatriot Ayush Shetty 21-12, 21-15 in the India Open opening round.
• Lakshya will now face Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto in the next round, with their head-to-head record currently tied at 3-all.
• Sen took an early 7-1 lead in the first game, winning it comfortably, while the second game saw Ayush briefly lead before Lakshya secured the win.
• Lakshya noted the challenging conditions at the new arena, citing unexpected shuttle speed and sideways drift.
• Ayush Shetty acknowledged Lakshya's strong control and the faster shuttles as factors in his early deficit.

Why It Matters: Lakshya Sen secured a decisive victory over Ayush Shetty at the India Open, advancing to face Kenta Nishimoto.