Lakshya Sen Advances at All England Open; Prannoy Bows Out
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen advanced to the second round of the All England Open 2025 in Birmingham,England,while HS Prannoy was eliminated in the first round. Malvika Bansod progressed in the women’s singles, while mixed doubles pair Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath faced an early exit.
Lakshya Sen Mounts Comeback victory
Lakshya Sen overcame a slow start to defeat Chinese Taipei’s Su Li-yang in a thrilling three-game match that lasted an hour and 15 minutes. After dropping the first game 13-21 and trailing in the second, Sen rallied to win 21-17, 21-15. Sen, a former All England finalist, displayed resilience and composure, notably in the final game, where he closed out the match with six consecutive points.
HS Prannoy Suffers First-Round Defeat
HS Prannoy’s campaign ended early with a loss to France’s Toma Junior Popov. Despite an initial lead, Prannoy couldn’t maintain his momentum, losing the match in straight games, 21-19, 21-16. Popov dominated the second game, securing a pleasant victory in 53 minutes.
Malvika Bansod Advances After Upset Win
Malvika bansod secured a spot in the pre-quarterfinals after a hard-fought victory against Singapore’s Yeo Jia Min. Bansod, ranked No. 28,upset the 12th-ranked Yeo in a three-game battle,21-13,10-21,21-17,lasting over an hour.
Mixed Doubles Pair Exits
Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath were defeated by China’s Guo Xin wa and Chen Fang Hui in their opening mixed doubles match, 21-6, 21-15.
Sindhu and Rankireddy-Shetty to Begin Campaigns
PV Sindhu and the doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are set to begin their All England Open 2025 campaigns on Wednesday.
All England Open 2025: India Day 1 Results
Here’s a summary of the Indian players’ results on Day 1 of the All England Open:
Men’s Singles
- toma Junior Popov (FRA) def. HS Prannoy 21-19, 21-16
- Lakshya Sen (IND) def. Su Li-yang (TPE) 13-21, 21-17, 21-15
Women’s Singles
- Malvika Bansod (IND) def. Yeo Jia Min (SGP) 21-13, 10-21, 21-17
Women’s Doubles
- Hsieh Pei-Shan/Hung En-Tzu (TPE) def. tanisha Crasto/Ashwini Ponnappa (IND) 22-20, 21-18
Mixed Doubles
- Guo Xin Wa/Chen fang Hui (CHN) def. Sathish Kumar Karunakaran/aadya Variyath (IND) 21-6, 21-15
How do Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty’s previous performances at the All England Open compare to their current form?
All England Open 2025: Your Questions Answered
Here’s a breakdown of the All England Open 2025, with answers to frequently asked questions:
Q&A
Q: Who are the key Indian players to watch at the All England Open 2025?
A: Lakshya Sen, Malvika Bansod, PV Sindhu (women’s singles), and the doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag shetty are all key contenders.
Q: How did Lakshya Sen perform?
A: Lakshya Sen showed great resilience, coming back from a game down to defeat Su Li-yang in a thrilling three-game match (13-21, 21-17, 21-15), securing his spot in the second round.
Q: What happened to HS Prannoy?
A: HS Prannoy suffered an early exit, losing in straight games to Toma Junior Popov (21-19, 21-16).
Q: What was Malvika bansod’s performance?
A: Malvika Bansod caused an upset by defeating Yeo Jia Min (21-13, 10-21, 21-17), advancing to the pre-quarterfinals.
Q: How did the mixed doubles pair fare?
A: Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath were defeated by the Chinese pair Guo Xin Wa and chen Fang Hui (21-6,21-15).
Q: What other Indian players are still to play?
A: PV Sindhu and the doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are scheduled to begin their campaigns on Wednesday.
Q: What is the meaning of the All England Open?
A: The All England Open is one of the most prestigious badminton tournaments in the world, often considered a major test for players aiming for Olympic qualification.
Stay tuned for updates on PV Sindhu and the doubles teams!
