Garret Tan Upsets Lakshya Sen at 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi
At the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi, India's Lakshya Sen overcame an initial setback to defeat Austria's Collins Valentine Filimon in the opening round. However, Sen was eliminated in the Round of 32 by 18-year-old American Garret Tan, ranked 92nd globally, in a closely contested three-game match lasting 73 minutes. Tan's aggressive play and tactical adjustments, supported by his coaching team, helped him secure a major upset over the 14th-seeded Indian. Sen acknowledged Tan's strong performance and expressed disappointment in his own game, while experts noted Sen's passive approach and tactical errors.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 18 Aug, 03:06 pm. Other outlets followed.