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WATCH: In All England final, An Se Young wins sensational 79-shot rally against Wang Zhi Yi | Badminton News

WATCH: In All England final, An Se Young wins sensational 79-shot rally against Wang Zhi Yi | Badminton News

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It was one-game all and 6-all in the decider of the women’s singles final at the All England Open in Birmingham on Sunday. An Se-young had been battling exhaustion but had somehow dug deep to win the 2nd game after Wang Zhi Yi had dominated the first. The match was on a knife’s edge. And the world No 1 and No 2 came up with a 79-shot rally that will talked about for ages. In what will go down as one of the longest rallies in women’s singles – and perhaps badminton’s rally of the year – Se-young played some stunning defensive strokes early on to keep the shuttle live before winning the point with the help of the net cord on the 79th shot to leave Wang on the floor. The point lasted nearly a minute and a half. A battle of wills! Follow live action: https://t.co/TjoFnU4PnB@HSBC_Sport#BWFWorldTour #AllEngland2025 pic.twitter.com/ckz6jVgTKO — BWF (@bwfmedia) March 16, 2025 The Korean produced a marathon comeback to triumph in the women’s singles showpiece as she prevailed 13-21 21-18 21-18 …

All England Open Badminton Championships: Lakshya, Treesa-Gayatri bow out

All England Open Badminton Championships: Lakshya, Treesa-Gayatri bow out

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A flick of a switch could turn a merry happy-Holi day into a wretched one, and it was the inevitability of power and strength from Chinese shuttlers that brought two decimations inside two hours. First, Lakshya Sen continued the trend of an underwhelming show in big matches, as Li Shifeng whom he’s beaten previously with steady plans, punctured his dreams of a third All England semi-final with a 21-10, 21-16 loss. Then Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand couldn’t escape the peppering that Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning routinely subject the opponents to, in a 21-14, 21-10 win. While the Treesa-Gayatri result wasn’t shocking given how Liu-Tan are viewed as a pair that will change the basic ethos of women’s doubles through their power-game, the Sen result was worrying as he was neither nursing serious niggles, nor in poor form. Both 21-10 scorelines will furrow brows. But Sen simply couldn’t stem the flow of errors as he failed to read the arena and the lengths he was expected to strike while going for the backline. Shifeng is …

‘I have extra motivation’ – Lakshya Sen after beating Christie to reach All England quarters

‘I have extra motivation’ – Lakshya Sen after beating Christie to reach All England quarters

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Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen delivered a commanding performance to defeat defending champion Jonatan Christie in straight games, 21-13, 21-10, and storm into the All England Open Badminton Championships quarterfinals on Thursday in Birmingham. Lakshya, who was eliminated by Christie in last year’s semifinals, avenged that loss in style, displaying exceptional control and precision to dominate the world No. 2 Indonesian. Reflecting on his victory, Lakshya credited his preparation and aggressive mindset for the dominant result. “I think it was a good match. After the first round, I was just preparing for this one. I’m happy with the way I played today right from the beginning—I came in with a good approach, and I am looking forward to continuing this momentum in my head,” Lakshya said after the match. Lakshya’s game plan was to keep the shuttle in play and not allow Christie any easy points. The Indian shuttler remained quick on his feet, using well-placed smashes and controlled rallies to dictate the tempo. “In the beginning, it was just about keeping the shuttle in …

Lakshya Sen stuns Jonatan Christie to enter Quarterfinals; Satwik-Chirag retire

Lakshya Sen stuns Jonatan Christie to enter Quarterfinals; Satwik-Chirag retire

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Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen delivered a commanding performance at the All England Championships, defeating world No. 2 Jonatan Christie in straight games to advance to the quarterfinals. This victory was particularly sweet for Lakshya, as defending champion Christie had eliminated him in the semifinals of the same tournament last year. The Indian shuttler also narrowed his head-to-head record against Christie to 3-4, proving his progress against one of the world’s top-ranked players. Lakshya’s statement win Lakshya dominated the match from the start, using his aggressive gameplay and sharp net control to put Christie under pressure. The third-seeded Indonesian managed to level the first game at 12-12, but Lakshya shifted gears, winning nine of the next ten points to take the opener. In the second game, Lakshya’s relentless attacking approach left Christie struggling to find answers, as the Indian wrapped up the match in just 36 minutes. With this win, Lakshya remains India’s last hope in the tournament, following the exits of PV Sindhu and Malvika Bansod in women’s singles. Satwik-Chirag retire due to injury India’s …

Satwik credits Chirag Shetty for support after emotional All England Open victory

Satwik credits Chirag Shetty for support after emotional All England Open victory

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Indian badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty began their All England Open campaign with a convincing 21-17, 21-15 victory over Denmark’s Daniel Lundgaard and Mads Vestergaard on Wednesday. However, for Satwik, this win was more than just a routine first-round success—it was his first match back after the passing of his father last month. As soon as the final point was won, Satwik raised his finger towards the sky, his gaze following, in what seemed like a silent tribute to his late father. The 40-minute match was an emotional milestone for the Indian shuttler, who admitted that returning to the court was not easy. A fitting tribute The Indian duo, one of the world’s top men’s doubles pairs, had not competed since Satwik’s father’s passing. Returning to the high-pressure atmosphere of the All England Open was an emotional challenge, but the way Satwik and Chirag handled it together highlighted their bond beyond just being doubles partners. Speaking after the match to BWF, Satwik reflected on the emotional burden he carried into the tournament. “It’s …

All England Open: Competing for first time since his father’s death, Satwik thanks Chirag for his support – ‘He was there for me’ | Badminton News

All England Open: Competing for first time since his father’s death, Satwik thanks Chirag for his support – ‘He was there for me’ | Badminton News

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It wouldn’t rank among the most significant results or performances of his already decorated doubles career, but as Satwiksairaj Rankireddy put away a winner at the net late on Wednesday night, it meant a whole lot to him. It marked the completion of the first match he played since his father Kasi Viswanatham’s death in February. Satwik, as he closed in at the net and to pounce on a loose shuttle with ferocity, hit the brakes, turned around, looked up with a pointed finger and clenched fist. As commentator Gill Clark noted, “…ah. That look for Satwik, needs no words.” Satwik was paying his respects as he and Chirag Shetty completed a 21-17 21-15 first-round win against a tricky Danish pair Daniel Lundgaard and Mads Vestergaard at the All England Open. “It’s tough, but that’s how life is,” Satwik told BWF after the match. “It wasn’t expected.” A retired Physical Education teacher, Viswanatham and his wife were traveling from their hometown Amalapuram en route to Delhi when he suffered a cardiac arrest. Satwik spoke on …

All England badminton: Lakshya Sen faces Jonatan test in second round | Badminton News

All England badminton: Lakshya Sen faces Jonatan test in second round | Badminton News

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Ahead of his opening round at the All England Open, former finalist Lakshya Sen was thrown a curveball. In the lead-up he was preparing for Japan’s Koki Watanabe, but when the draw was finalised after withdrawals on Monday, Chinese Taipei’s Su Li Yang was promoted in Watanabe’s place, and it reflected in the way the Indian started the match. “It was a tricky one,” Lakshya told BWF after his 13-21, 21-17, 21-15 win. In the first game, the Indian seemed taken aback and not at his best. “I just got to know the previous evening that I’m playing him. Su is a tough opponent and I couldn’t find my rhythm in the first game… but I’m happy with the way I stuck in there. He’s quite an attacking player from the net, and he came in with a good approach. This is something for me to keep in mind going forward, I need to start better.”On Thursday, starting better will be a non-negotiable for Lakshya. In front of him will be a player keen to …

All England Open: PV Sindhu stumped by Kim Ga Eun’s crosscourt puzzle, knocked out in the first round | Badminton News

All England Open: PV Sindhu stumped by Kim Ga Eun’s crosscourt puzzle, knocked out in the first round | Badminton News

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At 20-12 in the first game of her first-round match at the All England Open, PV Sindhu appeared to be in complete control against Kim Ga Eun. The World No. 21, at her best, has a typically sturdy Korean defence that can’t be breached easily. Just a few seconds before Sindhu had all those game points, Kim won a point she had no right winning… first retrieving the shuttle off balance after it hit the net cord and changed direction, and then playing a defensive block while squatting when Sindhu had a kill shot lined up at the net. It was the first sign of a Korean revival. From 12-20, Kim won seven straight points as Sindhu’s radar started misfiring. The Indian did win the first game 21-19 eventually, but that was from a wild error by Kim and the reaction from Sindhu said it all. There was no joy, just frustration mixed in with some relief. She was in the lead, but could sense the Korean taking charge. That run of points at the …

Back in form with an evaluated game, Lakshya Sen focused on winning his first title of the year

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Lakshya Sen is back in form after nine first and two second-round exits since his third-place finish at the Japan Open Super 750 in July last year. There were doubts – self and collective – cast about his promising career since. That doubts Lakshya washed off with his thunderous smashes, with two weeks on the BWF World Tour’s European caravan well spent. Although a title win is still awaited, two semifinal finishes in back-to-back weeks at two of the most prestigious events on the World Tour – at the venue of the Paris Olympics in the French Open and then at the All England Open – further raised hope of a good result from Lakshya in the coming weeks. He has almost secured a place in the 2024 Paris Olympics just a month before the closure of the Race to Paris rankings. The good news is that Lakshya is now well past his prolonged recovery from nose surgery. There were sufficient examples of Lakshya’s improvised gutsiness and fighting ability, the qualities that have seen him …

All England Badminton: Lakshya Sen loses steam for another semifinal exit, but the good thing is he knows what to fix | Badminton News

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Taking the scenic route to a destination is not the worst of things. The journey can be beautiful. But in sports, sometimes, it can prove costly. Lakshya Sen would know that all too well after his exertions of the last two weeks in Europe. On Saturday, the 22-year-old from Almora in the hill-state of Uttarakhand gave himself another uphill task after a slow start. He recovered, briefly threatening to pull off another fabulous comeback, but ran out of steam against Indonesia’s former World No 2 Jonatan Christie. Lakshya bowed out of the All England Open Badminton Championships after a 12-21, 21-10, 15-21 defeat in 68 minutes. That’s now back-to-back semifinal defeats for Lakshya over a fortnight when he played 9 hours and 19 minutes of badminton over eight matches, spending an average of nearly 70 minutes per match on the court. Only one of his eight matches was a straight-game affair, when he eased past Magnus Johannesen of Denmark in the first round in Birmingham. The good news, as Lakshya’s team has been insisting, is …