Lakshya Sen Advances to Men's Singles Quarterfinals with Hard-Fought Victory Over Ng Ka Long Angus Lakshya Sen, the world No. 12 seed, delivered a determined performance to defeat Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Long Angus in a thrilling round-of-16 clash at the All England Open Badminton Championships on Thursday (March 5, 2026). The Indian shuttler, a 2021 World Championships bronze medallist and 2022 finalist, overcame a challenging match to secure a 21-19, 21-23, 21-10 victory, advancing to the quarterfinals where he will face either China’s Li Shi Feng or Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen. Sen acknowledged the difficulty of the encounter, reflecting on his tactical adjustments and mental resilience. “It was a very solid game, and I think both sets were competitive,” he said. “I didn’t play freely in the second set and gave too many easy shots for him to capitalize on.” Despite the setback, Sen emphasized his preparation for the third set, stating, “I was ready to go all out and happy with how I played in the final set.” He credited his focus on maintaining the same game plan as the key to his success. The match began with Sen facing an uphill battle, having lost all three previous encounters against Ng Ka Long. The Hong Kong player, a former world top 10 player, took an early 4-6 lead in the first game. However, Sen fought back, using aggressive returns and precise placement to reclaim control, eventually leading 15-11. A well-timed overhead attack extended his advantage to 17-13, though Ng Ka Long refused to surrender, closing the gap late in the game. Sen sealed the set with a decisive cross-court smash after Ng Ka Long hit wide. The second set saw Ng Ka Long mount a spirited comeback.#lakshya_sen #ng_ka_long_angus #all_england_open_badminton_championships #li_shi_feng #nhat_nguyen
