Japan Masters 2025: Lakshya Sen beat Loh Kiean Yew to enter semi-finals

 

The rising Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen cruised past former champion Loh Kiean Yew of Singapore in two straight games during quarterfinals of the Super 500 Japan Masters played at Kumamoto, Japan on 14th November 2025.

Loh Kiean Yew began the first game on a positive note with attacking shots and put pressure on Lakshya Sen. However, the Indian star showed class making a strong comeback not allowing any chances for his opponent. At the mid-game break, Sen had 11-8 lead. After the break, Sen took six successive points in succession before winning the first game easily at 21-13.

The second game also saw Loh Kiean Yew making a good start keeping pressure on Sen with 9-7 lead. After this, the Indian showed class with eight successive points in succession to gain control in this match.

Loh made a strong comeback reducing the gap to 17-18. Sen looked in great to win three points in succession to win second game and match at 21-17 to move into the semi-finals.

This will Sen’s third semi-finals appearance of 2025. He made into the finals of Hong Kong Open 2025 in September and semi-finals of Macau Open in August.

Sen will face Kenta Nishimoto in the semi-finals tomorrow while Kodai Naraoka will take on Wang Tzu Wei of Chinese Taipei during other top four match.

Sen would be looking to continue his amazing form in Japan Masters 2025 and hope to reach his 2nd finals this year.

Result of Indian shuttler of Super 500 Japan Masters 2025.

Lakshya Sen defeated Loh Kiean Yew (Men’s Singles)- 21-13, 21-17.

 

                              Lakshya Sen beat Loh Kiean Yew of Singapore to reach SF of Japan Masters 2025. 

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