China Masters: Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj-Chirag pair enter quarterfinals
21 Nov 2024 6:15 PM IST
Lakshya Sen (File Photo/X)
Shenzhen: India's young shuttler Lakshya Sen has on Thursday beat Rasmus Gemke of Denmark 21-16 21-18 to enter men singles quarterfinals of China Masters badminton tournament in Shenzhen.
Lakshya, who missed out on a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, looked at his lethal best while disposing off Rasmus Gemke of Denmark 21-6 21-18 in a 46-minute men's singles second round match. Lakshya will be up against the winner of the match between Japan's Takuma Obayashi and third seed Anders Antonsen of Denmark.
In addition, Defending champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who returned to action after a break following the Paris Olympics, also moved to the quarterfinals of the men's doubles with a 21-19 21-15 win over Danish pair of Rasmus Kjaer and Frederik Soggard.
The Asian Games gold medallist Indian duo will meet the Danish combination of Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen, who are seeded second here, in the next round.
The Asian Games gold medallist Indian duo will meet the Danish combination of Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen, who are seeded second here, in the next round.
Meanwhile, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu's campaign came to an end in the second round after she lost to Singapore's Yeo Jia Min.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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