BWF Worlds: Sen Struggles Against US Challenger, Regrets Missed Opportunities

The BWF World Championship saw Lakshya Sen, who previously earned a bronze in 2021, clash with the United States’ Garrett Tan. After taking the opening game 21‑19, Sen could not maintain momentum. Tan’s aggressive approach, marked by powerful smashes, turned the tide as he clinched the second and third games 21‑19 and 21‑17. Sen reflected that the match felt evenly balanced, with no side benefiting from a particular side of the court. He also highlighted that the drift inside the arena was negligible, which slowed the overall tempo and limited his ability to generate strong finishing shots.