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Lakshya Sen Exits China Masters; Kidambi Srikanth, Tanvi Sharma Progress
Lakshya Sen was knocked out of the China Masters in the Round of 32, losing 14-21, 7-21 to Canada's Victor Lai in 38 minutes. Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the Round of 16 with a straight-games win over Chi Yu Jen, while Tanvi Sharma and the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto also recorded victories.
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Lakshya Sen Exits China Masters; Kidambi Srikanth, Tanvi Sharma Progress
Shenzhen, September 2: India's Lakshya Sen suffered a first-round exit at the China Masters Super 750, going down 14-21, 7-21 to Canada's Victor Lai in 38 minutes. The 2021 world championships bronze-medallist struggled against the world No. 9, who claimed his second bronze at the World Championships last month. Sen's only win over Lai came at the All England Championships in March; this loss extended his losing streak against the Canadian to three matches.
The defeat adds to a difficult period for Sen, who made an early exit from the World Championships at home last month. In Shenzhen, Sen led 4-0 in the opening game before Lai took control, and after the change of ends, Sen trailed 4-11 and could not mount a comeback.
Kidambi Srikanth, the 2021 world championships silver-medallist, progressed to the second round by beating Chinese Taipei's Chi Yu Jen 21-16, 21-15. Ranked 34th, Srikanth was below Yu Jen (ranked 21st) but used his experience to secure a comfortable win. He will face Victor Lai in the Round of 16. Srikanth is chasing his first BWF World Tour title since 2017; he lost a 61-minute final at the US Open Super 300 in June.
India's Tanvi Sharma eased past Denmark's Amalie Schulz 21-16, 21-17 in women's singles. The 17-year-old, who won her maiden World Tour title at the Taipei Open last month, will meet Japan's Tomoka Miyazaki next. Devika Sihag lost to Bulgaria's Kaloyana Nalbantova 18-21, 15-21.
In mixed doubles, Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto defeated Thailand's Tonnakorn Saeheng and Tonnicha Saeheng 21-8, 21-9. Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Gadde's campaign ended with a first-round loss to Wu Guan Xun and Lee Chia Hsin of Chinese Taipei.
In other men's singles results, Raunak Chauhan beat Liu Yu Xuan of China 21-15, 21-18; Saneeth Dayanand defeated Dong Tian Yao 9-21, 21-18, 21-15; and Kiran George lost to Japan's Shogo Ogawa 15-21, 23-21, 10-21. Anmol Kharb and Ashmita Chaliha won in women's singles, beating Liang Ka Wing of Hong Kong and Pornpicha Choeikeewong of Thailand respectively.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were scheduled to face Malaysia's Junaidi Arif and Kang Khai Xing in men's doubles later on Wednesday.
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Framing: The headline emphasizes Lakshya Sen's early exit and Kidambi Srikanth's progression, highlighting contrasting outcomes for Indian players.
Facts Included:
Lakshya Sen exited the China Masters after a listless performance against Victor Lai.
Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the second round after beating Chi Yu Jen.
India's mixed doubles pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto also advanced.
Sen struggled to find a way past Lai's resolute defence.
The Canadian wrapped up the match without much ado.
Lakshya, a 2021 world championships bronze-medallist, played an error-riddled game to go down ̈14-21 ̈7-21 in ̈38 minutes to world No.
9 Lai, who won his second bronze medal at the World Championships last month.
It was Lakshya's third defeat to the Canadian with his only win being at the All England Championships in March this year.
Srikanth, a 2021 world championships silver-medallist, however, progressed after beating Chinese Taipei's Chi Yu Jen ̈21-16 ̈21-15 in another men's singles opener.
India's mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto also advanced to the next round after defeating Thailand's Tonnakorn Saeheng and Tonnicha Saeheng ̈21-8 ̈21-9.
It has been a difficult few weeks for Lakshya, who made an unceremonious early exit from the World Championships at home.
Lakshya was up 4-0 early in the opening game but Lai soon took control and never allowed Lakshya to settle into a rhythm, closing it out the game comfortably.
After The change of sides, the Indian's frustration grew as Lai continued to soak up pressure and force errors.
Lakshya trailed 4-11 and could not mount a comeback, with the Canadian wrapping up the match without much ado.
Among other Indians, the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, women's singles players Tanvi Sharma and Devika Sihag will compete later in the day.
Framing: The headline emphasizes Sen's exit and the progress of other Indians (Srikanth, Anmol, Chaliha) to the next round
Facts Included:
Lakshya Sen lost to Canada's Victor Lai in straight games in the Round of 32 at the China Masters
Sen lost 14-21, 7-21 to Lai, the 2026 World Championships bronze medallist, at Shenzhen Arena
This was Lai's third win over Sen this year, having beaten him at the Thomas Cup and in the round of 16 of the China Open in July
Sen's only win over Lai was a three-game All England Open semifinal in March, winning 21-16, 18-21, 21-15
Sen was originally scheduled to face Alex Lanier, who withdrew after winning the World Championships
Kidambi Srikanth beat Chi Yu-jen 21-16, 21-15 to advance to the second round
Raunak Chauhan beat Liu Yu Xuan of China 21-15, 21-18
Saneeth Dayanand defeated Dong Tian Yao 9-21, 21-18, 21-15
Kiran George lost to Shogo Ogawa of Japan 15-21, 23-21, 10-21
Anmol Kharb beat Liang Ka Wing of Hong Kong 21-17, 21-9
Ashmita Chaliha defeated Pornpicha Choeikeewong of Thailand 21-17, 23-21
Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto defeated the Thai duo of Tonkid Saeheng and Tonrug Saeheng 21-8 and 21-9
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were scheduled to face Malaysia's Junaidi Arif and Kang Khai Xing; Tanvi Sharma was to play Denmark's Amalie Schulz
Framing: The headline emphasizes both Lakshya Sen's exit (out of China Masters 2026 after Victor Lai Defeat) and Kidambi Srikanth's advancement to the Round of 16, presenting them as parallel outcomes
Facts Included:
Lakshya Sen was beaten by Canada's Victor Lai in two games in the opening round
The match ended with a 14-21, 7-21 defeat in Shenzhen
Lai has defeated Sen four times this year, including at the Thomas Cup and in the round of 16 in the China Open in July
Sen had won their first meeting, a three-game All England Open semifinal in March
Lakshya lost to USA's Garret Tan in the second round at the World Championships in New Delhi
Lakshya was to face Alex Lanier, but the French player pulled out after winning a title in Delhi
Kidambi Srikanth defeated Yu-jen in the round of 32 with a match score of 21-13, 21-10
Kidambi had lost to Yu-jen in the first round at the Syed Modi International tournament in 2023
Srikanth will face Victor Lai in the Round of 16
Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto won their Round of 32 fixture in Mixed Doubles 21-8, 21-9
The Indian pair defeated Thailand’s Tonkid Saeheng and Tonrug Saheng
Rohan Kapoor and Gadde Ruthvika Shivani will be playing on the 2nd September in Mixed Doubles
Tanvi Sharma and Devika Sihag will be in action on the second of September in Women's Singles
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will be in action late on the 2nd of September in Men's Doubles
Framing: The headline emphasizes Lakshya Sen's crash exit while highlighting Srikanth and Tanvi's successful advancement. — Measured and neutral, with a mix of achievement and disappointment.
Facts Included:
Kidambi Srikanth advanced to Round of 16 of China Masters in Shenzhen, China.
Srikanth beat Chi Yu Jen of Chinese Taipei in straight games (21-16, 21-15).
Srikanth is ranked 34th, well below Yu Jen, who is ranked 21st.
Srikanth is currently chasing his first BWF World Tour title since 2017.
At the US Open Super 300 this June, Srikanth lost a 61-minute battle against Su Li Yang of Chinese Taipei.
Srikanth will face Victor Lai of Canada in the Round of 16.
Lakshya Sen suffered a 14-21, 7-21 loss to Lai in 38 minutes.
The loss extended Lakshya's losing streak against Lai to three matches.
At the BWF World Championships in New Delhi last month, Lakshya made a second-round exit after going down to Garret Tan of the USA.
Tanvi Sharma eased past Denmark's Amalie Schulz in straight games (21-16, 21-17).
Tanvi won her maiden World Tour title at the Taipei Open last month.
Tanvi will face Japan's Tomoka Miyazaki in the Round of 16.
Devia Sihag went down to Bulgaria's Kaloyana Nalbantova 18-21, 15-21.
Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto cruised into the pre-quarterfinals after beating Thailand's Saeheng sisters, Tonkid and Tonrug, 21-8, 21-9.
Mixed doubles pair Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Gadde's campaign ended with a first-round loss to Wu Guan Xun and Lee Chia Hsin of Chinese Taipei.
Framing: highlights Lakshya's early exit and Srikanth's progress
Facts Included:
Lakshya Sen was knocked out of the China Masters after a loss to Canada's Victor Lai
Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the second round in Shenzhen on Wednesday
Lakshya, a 2021 world championships bronze-medallist, played an error-riddled game to go down 14-21 7-21 in 38 minutes
World No. 9 Lai who won his second bronze medal at the World Championships last month
It was Lakshya's third defeat to the Canadian, with his only win being at the All England Championships in March this year
Srikanth, a 2021 world championships silver medallist, progressed after beating Chinese Taipei's Chi Yu Jen 21-16 21-15
India's mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced to the next round after defeating Thailand’s Tonnakorn Saeheng and Tonnicha Saeheng 21-8 21-9
It has been a difficult few weeks for Lakshya, who made an unceremonious early exit from the World Championships at home
On Wednesday, he struggled to find a way past Lai's resolute defence and gradually lost patience, repeatedly making errors on the Canadian's backhand side line
Lakshya was up 4-0 early in the opening game, but Lai soon took control and never allowed Lakshya to settle into a rhythm, closing it out the game comfortably
After the change of sides, the Indian's frustration grew as Lai continued to soak up pressure and force errors
Lakshya trailed 4-11 and could not mount a comeback, with the Canadian wrapping up the match without much ado
Among other Indians, the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and the women’s singles players Tanvi Sharma andre Devika Sihag will compete later in the day
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ClaimLakshya Sen lost to Canada's Victor Lai 14-21, 21 in 38 minutes in the Round of 32 at the China Masters in Shenzhen.
ClaimDhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto defeated Thailand's Tonnakorn Saeheng and Tonnicha Saeheng 21-8, 21-9 in the mixed doubles opening round at the China Masters.
ClaimSatwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were scheduled to face Malaysia's Junaidi Arif and Kang Khai Xing in men's doubles at the China Masters.
ConfidenceHigh
StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Lokmat Times , NewsX
ClaimTanvi Sharma was to play Denmark's Amalie Schulz in women's singles at the China Masters.