Shi Yuqi Falls to Lakshya Sen as Upsets Mark Opening Round of All England Open 2026 In a stunning upset, world number one Shi Yuqi was defeated by Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen in the opening round of the All England Open 2026. The Chinese superstar's campaign came to an abrupt end as Sen dominated the match with a 21-15, 21-13 victory. Meanwhile, An Seyoung, the world number two from South Korea, cruised through her opener against Indonesia's Fitriya Fitriza, winning 21-10, 21-14. The top seed looked in control throughout the match, never allowing her opponent to mount a serious challenge. Sen's victory over Shi Yuqi will be seen as one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far. The Indian shuttler, ranked 22nd in the world, has been in fine form recently, having won several international titles last year. His impressive display against Shi Yuqi was marked by precise shot-making and clever movement around the court. In other results from the opening round, Chinese duo Li Wenmei and Zhang Shuxian advanced with a straight-games victory over Japan's Risa Miyaura and Saori Ohgiri. Similarly, India's Commonwealth Games champion, Treesa Jolly, made it through to the next round with a 21-17, 21-19 win over Canada's Rachelle Jones. The All England Open 2026 continues on Wednesday with the main draw matches getting underway at the Arena Birmingham in Birmingham, UK. The tournament will feature some of the world's top badminton players vying for the prestigious title and a share of the prize purse.#Lakshya_Sen #UK #Shi_Yuqi #All_England_Open_2026 #An_Seyoung #Fitriya_Fitriza #Li_Wenmei #Zhang_Shuxian #Risa_Miyaura #Saori_Ohgiri #Treesa_Jolly #Rachelle_Jones #Arena_Birmingham #Birmingham
All England: Sen Topples Top Seed Shi In a stunning upset, Indian shuttler H.S. Prannoy pulled off an impressive victory over top seed Shi Yuqi of China in the men's singles quarterfinals at the Yonex All England Open on Thursday. Prannoy, seeded 14th, played with great determination and skill to defeat Shi 21-16, 21-18 in a thrilling match that lasted for nearly an hour. The Indian shuttler's victory was his first over a top seed at the All England Open, which is one of the most prestigious tournaments on the badminton calendar. Shi, who had been looking to make it to the semifinals for the second consecutive year, struggled with Prannoy's clever shot selection and strong net play. The Chinese shuttler, known for his powerful smashes, was unable to find any rhythm in the match and committed several unforced errors. Prannoy, on the other hand, played a measured game, using his experience and guile to outmaneuver Shi. He took advantage of every opportunity that came his way, including a crucial net drop shot in the second game that left Shi stunned. The win is a significant boost for Prannoy's career, as he looks to make it to the semifinals for the first time at the All England Open. The Indian shuttler has been plagued by injuries and inconsistent form in recent years, but his performance on Thursday showed that he still has what it takes to compete with the best players in the world. Prannoy will next face Denmark's Rasmus Gemke, who defeated Thailand's Kantaphon Wangcharoen 21-14, 19-21, 21-15 in another thrilling quarterfinal match.#Shi_Yuqi #Rasmus_Gemke #HS_Prannoy #Yonex_All_England_Open #Kantaphon_Wangcharoen
Lakshya topples world No. 1 Shi Yuqi in a thriller The All England Championships witnessed a major upset on Friday as Lakshya Sen pulled off a stunning victory over the world number one, Shi Yuqi, in a thrilling encounter that went down to the wire. The Indian shuttler won the match 21-16, 15-21, 21-18 to register his name among the list of upsets at this prestigious tournament. The crowd was on the edge of their seats as Lakshya took on Shi Yuqi in a battle that had all the makings of an epic clash. The Indian started strongly, taking the first game with ease, but Shi Yuqi came back strongly to take the second game and level the match at 1-1. The decider was a closely contested affair, with both players giving it their all. Lakshya's determination and resilience paid off in the end as he managed to edge out his opponent 21-18 to claim the victory. This win is expected to give Lakshya a huge boost of confidence going into the rest of the tournament. He will now face either Denmark's Rasmus Gemke or China's Lu Guangzu in the next round, and fans are eagerly waiting to see how he fares against his next opponent.#Lakshya_Sen #Shi_Yuqi #All_England_Championships #Rasmus_Gemke #Lu_Guangzu
