Lakshya Sen and Treesa-Gayatri Win Opening Matches at India Open 2026

At the 2026 India Open badminton tournament in New Delhi, top seed Lakshya Sen advanced to the second round with a straight-game win over fellow Indian Ayush Shetty, 21-12, 21-15. Sen adapted well to the venue's conditions, showcasing strong net play and consistency. Ayush, making his home Open debut, started well but committed errors that allowed Sen to dominate. In women's doubles, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also won their opening match, while some top international seeds exited early.