Lakshya Sen Advances to China Open Round of 16, Set to Face Victor Lai
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen advanced to the Round of 16 at the China Open 2026 after defeating Japan's Yushi Tanaka in the opening round. Sen showed strong performance despite some challenges during the match. He is set to face Canadian Victor Lai, who also progressed after a comeback win against Taiwan's Chi Yu-jen. The tournament, held at the Changzhou Olympic Sports Centre, features intense competition as players vie for spots in the later rounds.
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httpswwwoutlookindiacom broke this story on 22 Jul, 01:19 pm. Other outlets followed.