Lakshya Sen's Major Tournament Dilemma: Stellar Progress, Tough Endings
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Lakshya Sen's All England heartbreak: Another final loss, but potential shines
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Moneycontrol•08-03-2026, 21:39
Lakshya Sen's All England heartbreak: Another final loss, but potential shines
•Lakshya Sen lost the All England Open 2026 men’s singles final to Lin Chun-Yi (Chinese Taipei) 21–15, 22–20, his fifth defeat against Lin.
•This marks Sen's second runner-up finish at the All England Open, having also reached the final in 2022 against Viktor Axelsen.
•Sen battled through pain and cramps in the semi-finals, admitting he wasn't 100% fit for the 57-minute final.
•Despite consistently reaching major finals and semi-finals (e.g., Paris 2024 Olympics, Kumamoto Masters Japan 2025), Sen often faces "painful finishes."
•His ability to compete at the highest level against top opponents like Viktor Axelsen and Lee Zii Jia highlights his immense talent and future potential.