Lakshya Sen Advances to Semi-Finals at India Open Badminton

India, 28 December 2025 — Lakshya Sen advanced to the semi-finals of the India Open Badminton tournament in New Delhi on Thursday, defeating Denmark's Hans-Kristian Vittinghus in a thrilling quarter-final match. Sen, ranked 12th in the world, secured his victory in three sets, 21-18, 16-21, 21-15, demonstrating resilience and tactical prowess against the experienced Vittinghus.

The match, held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, saw Sen battling through a challenging second set before regaining momentum in the third to clinch a spot in the semi-finals. The 24-year-old Indian shuttler has been in impressive form, with this win marking his third consecutive entry into a major tournament's semi-finals this season.

Sen's performance is crucial as it boosts his confidence ahead of the upcoming All England Open, where he aims to improve his standing on the global circuit. The India Open is part of the BWF World Tour Super 500 series, attracting top-tier international competitors.

His next opponent in the semi-finals will be Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn, who has also shown strong form throughout the tournament. The match is scheduled for Friday, promising to be a competitive encounter between the two young talents.

The success of Indian players like Sen in international tournaments highlights the growing prominence of Indian badminton, with athletes consistently challenging and defeating higher-ranked opponents.