Lakshya Sen Loses to Lin Chun-Yi in India Open Quarterfinals, Ending Host Challenge

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen was defeated by Taiwan's Lin Chun-Yi in a closely contested men's singles quarterfinal at the India Open Super 750. Sen won the first game but struggled with shuttle drift and court conditions, losing the next two games 13-21, 18-21. Despite impressive rallies and strong net play, Sen's errors increased under pressure, marking his fourth consecutive loss to Lin and ending India's challenge at the tournament.