India's Lakshya Sen pulls off upset, beats China’s Shi Yu Qi at All England Open Badminton Championships In a stunning upset, India's rising badminton star Lakshya Sen scripted history by defeating world No. 2 and top-seeded Chinese shuttler Shi Yu Qi in the quarterfinals of the All England Open Badminton Championships on Friday. The unseeded Indian youngster played with remarkable composure and skill to beat the heavily fancied Chinese player 21-15, 10-21, 21-14, in a match that lasted for 53 minutes. Sen's victory is a huge upset, considering Shi Yu Qi has been one of the most dominant players on the circuit in recent years. The Indian shuttler was visibly nervous at the start of the match but once he settled into his game, he began to dictate terms and take control of the rallies. Sen's exceptional net play and clever positioning allowed him to pick off Shi Yu Qi's smashes with ease, leaving the Chinese player struggling to keep up. The Indian crowd erupted in cheers as Sen celebrated his stunning upset, which sent shockwaves through the badminton fraternity. Sen's coach, Muthyapriya, praised his ward's performance, saying, "Lakshya has been working hard for this moment. He played with a lot of passion and determination, and it paid off." Sen will now face Denmark's Rasmus Gemke in the semifinals, where he will look to continue his winning streak. The Indian shuttler is known for his never-say-die attitude and could be a dark horse contender for the title if he continues to play with such conviction. In other quarterfinal matches, world No. 1 Viktor Axelsen of Denmark beat Malaysia's Ng Tze Long 21-14, 21-13, while Japan's Akarashi Kanta outplayed China's Li S...#Lakshya_Sen #Rasmus_Gemke #Shi_Yu_Qi #All_England_Open_Badminton_Championships #Muthyapriya #Viktor_Axelsen #Ng_Tze_Long #Akarashi_Kanta #Li_Shifeng
