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India.com
3 days ago
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- India.com
Japan Open 2025: Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag Suffer Shock Second-Round Elimination
India suffered a major blow at the Japan Open 2025 as top shuttlers Lakshya Sen and the men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were knocked out in the second round of the BWF Super 750 tournament. Their early exits have significantly dented India's campaign in Tokyo, leaving Anupama Upadhyaya as the sole Indian contender in the tournament. Lakshya Sen Falls to Kodai Naraoka World No. 14 Lakshya Sen faced local favourite Kodai Naraoka in a high-stakes Round of 16 clash. Despite starting the match on a promising note, Lakshya failed to maintain momentum and went down in straight games, 19–21, 11–21. The opening game was a close affair, with both players exchanging leads until the final moments. However, Naraoka's resilience under pressure saw him take the first game. The second game was one-sided, with Lakshya unable to find answers to Naraoka's swift movement and deceptive shot placement. Sen, who had shown glimpses of form in the opening round, appeared out of rhythm and struggled with consistency, an issue that has plagued his recent performances on the BWF tour. Satwik-Chirag Suffer Rare Defeat The men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, ranked among the top 3 in the world and seeded second in the tournament, were expected to mount a deep run. However, they succumbed to the Chinese pair Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in straight games, 22–24, 14–21. The Indian duo fought valiantly in the first game, which saw multiple lead changes and game points saved. Ultimately, the Chinese pair edged them out in a nervy finish. The second game was far less competitive, as the Indians trailed early and never quite recovered, committing a string of unforced errors. It was a rare early exit for Satwik-Chirag, who had been enjoying a consistent run on the international circuit, including their title win at the Indonesia Open last month. Anupama Upadhyaya: India's Lone Hope With Lakshya and Satwik-Chirag out, 19-year-old Anupama Upadhyaya remains the only Indian left in the fray. The rising star will be in action later today in the women's singles Round of 16. She faces a tough challenge but carries with her the hopes of Indian badminton fans. Anupama, who recently broke into the top 30 in the BWF rankings, will need to play fearless badminton to advance in a draw loaded with top contenders.
India Today
3 days ago
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- India Today
Japan Open 2025: Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag eliminated in Round of 16 clash
It was a disappointing day for Indian badminton at the Japan Super 750 tournament on Thursday, July 17, as two of the country's top contenders—Lakshya Sen and the men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty—crashed out in the Round of matches ended in straight-set defeats, with neither Indian challenge lasting just under an hour each. Sen went down 19-21, 11-21 to Japan's Kodai Naraoka, while the Satwik-Chirag pair lost 22-24, 14-21 to the Chinese duo of Liang Wei Keng and Wang who was India's best chance at securing a medal for the Paris Olympics, started well and pushed Naraoka in a competitive first game. But the Japanese shuttler raised his level in the second, taking control of the rallies and outplaying Sen, who struggled to find rhythm and consistency. The men's doubles pair faced a similar fate. Despite a sluggish start, Satwik and Chirag managed to stay competitive in the first game, saving multiple game points before narrowly losing 22-24. However, the Chinese pair dominated the second game with greater control and intensity, keeping the Indians on the back foot these losses, India's campaign has taken a major hit. Several key names, including HS Prannoy and PV Sindhu, had already exited the tournament earlier in the week. The spotlight now shifts to Anupama Upadhyaya, who remains India's only remaining contender. She is set to face China's Wang Zhi Yi in her women's singles Round of 16 overall performance of the Indian contingent in Japan has been underwhelming. The form of some of India's top players is beginning to raise concerns. There's no shortage of talent in the squad, but the inability to close out crucial points and sustain intensity over longer matches continues to be a recurring the tour moves ahead, Indian shuttlers will look to regroup quickly and find momentum in the upcoming tournaments.- Ends
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4 days ago
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No goals as of now, just want to stay injury-free ahead of World Championships: Satwik
Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, and Lakshya Sen open up on battling injuries and niggles ahead of the 2025 World Championships. read more Tokyo: Top Indian shuttler Satwiksairaj Rankireddy is just relieved to see positive results on court despite recurring injury setbacks and said the focus ahead of next month's World Championships is on staying fit, with no long-term goals in mind. Satwik and Chirag Shetty have reached three semifinals this season, in addition to a quarterfinal finish at the Indonesia Open last month. After semifinal runs at the Malaysia Open and India Open in January, the Indian duo was sidelined for several weeks due to Satwik's health concerns and Chirag's persistent back injury. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD They returned to the circuit with a semifinal appearance at the Singapore Open and quarterfinal showing in Indonesia. On Wednesday, the former world No. 1 pair began their Japan Open Super 750 campaign with a comfortable 21-18, 21-10 win over Korea's Kang Min Hyuk and Kim Won Ho. 'For us, it's to get fit 100%. It's always up and down. Once he's better, I'll have some niggles. Once I'm better, he's having some niggles. So we haven't played without injury from past one year. So we have been struggling with niggles,' said Satwik. 'Still, we are managing to play some good quality games. So that is a positive side. But right now, our aim is to get injury-free and be healthy all the time.' The Japan Open will be followed by the China Open Super 1000 before the top players head to Paris for the World Championships, scheduled from August 25 to 31. 'Just not thinking so much ahead. No goals as of now. Obviously, we want to do well, but at the same time, we want to be healthy,' Satwik added. 'And once we are healthy, I know we can do that. So the only thing is injuries are holding us, restricting our game. But right now, we are both feeling good because we had a break after Singapore. Both are really fit enough, so we'll see how it goes.' Chirag echoed Satwik's sentiments and said the break after the Indonesia Open was essential for recovery. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'No, it was actually needed. So we had sent entry for US, Canada as well. But after Singapore and Indonesia, we needed that break because I especially was not fit enough,' the Mumbai shuttler said. 'I think leading up to the Singapore-Indonesia Open. But right now, I had some good couple of weeks. So body feels much better than it was. We just took a break the first week after we got back, freshened up. And then got back to practice. 'I was out for post-All England. I had to withdraw. And then for two months, I was out. Not really fit going into Singapore-Indonesia, but now it's a lot better.' I've been struggling on and off the court with niggles: Lakshya Sen Struggling with niggles over the past few months, Lakshya Sen said it has been 'a little frustrating' to deal with the setbacks, and his primary focus now is to get some wins under his belt as he prepares for the World Championships. Sen, who has endured a tough season with multiple first-round exits, produced a morale-boosting performance on Wednesday with a 21-11, 21-18 win over China's Wang Zheng Xing to make a positive start here. 'It feels really good to win a match. I've been struggling on the court and off the court as well with injuries. I would not say injuries, but some niggles here and there which are keeping me away from badminton,' he said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'It's a little bit frustrating. The past few months have been a little bit frustrating. But yeah, again, I'm focused. I'm trying to do the right thing. And yeah, really happy with the win today.' Sen was recently troubled by a back issue that forced him to retire mid-match against Lin Chun-Yi at the Singapore Open. Asked if the recurring niggles were weighing on his mind, Sen said: 'Yes, I think it was there. Especially before the match, even closing in the second set where it was close. I mean, it was back in my mind. But yeah, I was just trying to fight my thoughts and also the opponent. 'So yeah, happy with the way I played today. Looking forward to the next match, one match at a time.' On his goals for the coming weeks, Sen said: 'Yes, the World Championships are just around the corner and I've been preparing well for it. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'For me now, the most important thing is I've trained well in the last few months. I've done everything in training. So now it's just about winning more matches and be more competitive, be sharp until the World Championships. 'I have a few good tournaments to just keep going and then good 2-3 weeks of preparation before the World Championships.' Speaking about his buildup to the Japan Open, Sen revealed he was having issues in his shoulder and ankle during the past few months. 'I think I've been training well. But yeah, there were some injuries — with the shoulder and also the ankle. So I was doing everything possible to protect the injured parts. 'Just hoping that I get back to winning ways and try and get more matches under my belt now.'
News18
4 days ago
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- News18
Lakshya Sen After Injuries: 'Looking Forward To The Next Match, One At A Time..'
Last Updated: Lakshya Sen, frustrated by minor injuries, aims for victories before the World Championships. He recently defeated China's Wang Zheng Xing and is focused on staying competitive. Lakshya Sen has been dealing with persistent minor injuries over the past few months, leading to some frustration. His main focus now is to secure some victories as he prepares for the World Championships. After a challenging season with several first-round exits, Sen delivered an encouraging performance on Wednesday, defeating China's Wang Zheng Xing 21-11, 21-18 to start positively. 'It feels really good to win a match. I've been struggling on the court and off the court as well with injuries. I would not say injuries, but some niggles here and there which are keeping me away from badminton," he said. 'It's a little bit frustrating. The past few months have been a little bit frustrating. But yeah, again, I'm focused. I'm trying to do the right thing. And yeah, really happy with the win today." Recently, Sen was troubled by a back issue that forced him to retire mid-match against Lin Chun-Yi at the Singapore Open. When asked if the recurring niggles affected his mindset, Sen replied, 'Yes, I think it was there. Especially before the match, even closing in the second set where it was close. I mean, it was back in my mind. But yeah, I was just trying to fight my thoughts and also the opponent. 'So yeah, happy with the way I played today. Looking forward to the next match, one match at a time." What's Next For Lakshya Sen? Regarding his goals for the upcoming weeks, Sen said, 'Yes, the World Championships are just around the corner and I've been preparing well for it. 'For me now, the most important thing is I've trained well in the last few months. I've done everything in training. So now it's just about winning more matches and be more competitive, be sharp until the World Championships. 'I have a few good tournaments to just keep going and then good 2-3 weeks of preparation before the World Championships." Speaking about his preparation for the Japan Open, Sen revealed he had been dealing with shoulder and ankle issues in recent months. 'I think I've been training well. But yeah, there were some injuries – with the shoulder and also the ankle. So I was doing everything possible to protect the injured parts. 'Just hoping that I get back to winning ways and try and get more matches under my belt now." view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
4 days ago
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- Indian Express
Japan Open Badminton 2025 Live Streaming: How to watch Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty in action
Japan Open Badminton 2025 Live Streaming Online: PV Sindhu became the first big name from the Indian contingent to be eliminated from the Japan Open Super 750 tournament, losing against Korea's Sim Yu Jin in a first-round match on Wednesday. But the Indian contingent still has plenty of hope floating in the air with stars like Lakshya Sen and the Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty breezing into the next round at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. Lakshya defeated world No 24 from China, the left-handed Wang Zheng Xing, while in men's doubles, Satwik-Chirag overcame a tricky opening-round test against Kang Min Hyuk (half of the World Championship-winning Kang-Seo Seung Jae pairing) and Ki Dong Ju. After setting up a second-round clash with Japanese star Kodai Naraoka, Lakshya said: 'It feels really good to win a match. I've been struggling on the court and off the court with niggles, which are keeping me away from badminton. It's frustrating, the last few months, but I'm focussed and trying to do the right thing. I've been training well over the last few months. There were certain shoulder and ankle injuries. I was doing everything else to protect those parts. I've put in some good training weeks, and I'm just hoping that I get back to winning ways and play more matches. Play freely, win or lose, just go there and fight.' Here's all you need to know about watching the Japan Open Super 750 tournament live: Where is the Japan Open badminton 2025 tournament happening? The Japan Open badminton tournament is happening in Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. How to watch Japan Open badminton 2025 live via streaming in India? Live streaming of the Japan Open 2025 badminton matches is happening on JioHotstar. How to watch Japan Open badminton 2025 live on television in India? The live telecast of Japan Open badminton is available on Star Sports 3, Star Sports Select 1 and Sports 18 Network TV channels in India. Here's India's badminton squad that has travelled to Tokyo for the Super 750 tournament: Men's singles: Lakshya Sen Women's singles: PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda, Anupama Upadhyaya, Rakshitha Ramraj Men's doubles: Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Hariharan Amsakarunan-Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi Women's doubles: Rutaparna Panda-Swetaparna Panda, Kavipriya Selvam-Simran Singhi
