Australian Open Badminton 2025: Lakshya Sen Stun Chou Tien Chen To Enter Finals
Star Indian
shuttler Lakshya Sen stunned Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei to enter the
finals of the Super 500 Australian Open 2025 played at Sydney on 22nd
November.
Lakshya Sen
struggled initially as there were long rallies which Chou dominated which put
the Indian under immense pressure. At the mid-game interval, Chou maintained
11-6 lead. After the break, Chou continued to play attacking badminton not
allowing Sen to chance. Both players featured in a long 44 shots rally which
helped Chen a match point. Despite Sen efforts, Chou won the first game at
21-17.
The second
game began well for both players as they took alternate points. It was a
closely fought affair till 9-9. Sen showed class with 11-9 lead at the mid-game
break. Chen kept calm to level the scores at 12-12 after the break. The match
ebbed and flowed as Sen struggled committing unforced errors. Both players
fought for each point before the Indian won the second game at 24-22 to force
match into the decider.
Lakshya Sen
began the third game on a positive note racing towards 6-1 lead. Sen kept calm
putting pressure on Chou with lovely shots keeping momentum going. At the mid-game
break, Sen had a commanding 11-6 lead.
After the
break, Sen continued his dominating against Chou keeping him under pressure
with smashes and drop shots. Chou tried his best saving 4 match points before
Sen won the match as his opponent hit onto the net to win decider game by 21-16
to move into his first finals of 2025.
Lakshya Sen
has been in sensational form of late and would be looking to continue his
superb touch. He will now face Yushi Tanaka of Japan in the finals tomorrow.
The men’s doubles pairing of Satwik/Chirag lost in quarterfinals yesterday.
Result of
Indian Shuttlers Semi-Finals (Super 500 Australian Open)-
Lakshya Sen
defeated Chou Tien Chen (Men’s Singles)- 17-21, 24-22, 21-16.
Lakshya Sen beat Chou Tien Chen to enter finals of Super 500 Australian Open 2025.
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