India Open 2026 Badminton Day 1, Highlights: Lakshya Sen, Treesa-Gayatri and Amsakarunan-Arjun Enter Next Round

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• Men’s singles: Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy, Tharun Mannepalli

• Men’s doubles: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty, MR Arjun/Hariharan Amsakarunan

• Women’s singles: PV Sindhu, Malvika Bansod

• Women’s doubles: Treesa Jolly/Gayatri Gopichand, Rutaparna Panda/Swetaparna Panda, Gayatri Rawat/Mansa Rawat, Priya Konjengbam/Shruti Mishra, Kavipriya Selvam/Simran Singhi, Ashwini Bhat/Shikha Gautam 

• Mixed doubles: Dhruv Kapila/Tanisha Crasto, Rohan Kapoor/Ruthvika Shivani Gadde, Ashith Surya/Amrutha Pramuthesh, Dhruv Rawat/Maneesha K

“Playing Lakshya in the first round is definitely a big challenge,” he said at a packed press conference in Delhi on Monday, handling the spotlight at the highest level for the first time. “He has a lot of experience at this level, and for me it’s a great opportunity to test myself right at the start of the tournament, especially in my debut at the India Open.”

Lakshya Sen vs Ayush Shetty will be played on Court 2 on Tuesday. The match will not start before 3 pm IST.

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand will front the home challenge in women’s doubles when they start off the tournament with a first round tie against Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn/Sukitta Suwachai.

Former world no. 1 Ratchanok Intanon secured a 21-19, 21-15 victory over Riko Gunji in their Round of 32 match.

India's mixed doubles pairing of Kukkapalli Maneesha/Dhruv Rawat face-off Japanese pair of N. Matsuyama/H Midorikawa in the round of 32 clash today.

Indian women's doubles pairing of Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand are in action in the Round of 32 match against Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn/Sukitta Suwachai. The IND pair have won the 1st game 21-15.

A fascinating all-Indian battle awaits as young gun Ayush Shetty locks horns with Olympic shuttler Lakshya Sen in the opening round. Sen has dominated their rivalry so far with a perfect 2–0 record, but Shetty now has the perfect stage to announce his arrival.

Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty are ready, the crowd is buzzing, and we’re set for this all-Indian showdown.

Flying start for Lakshya Sen! He races to a commanding 13-4 lead in Game 1, dictating the pace with crisp placement and relentless pressure. Ayush Shetty is searching for rhythm, but Lakshya looks completely in control early on, moving smoothly and picking his angles with confidence.

A sharp burst of points helps Ayush cut the gap to 18-12, showing great composure under pressure. He’s finding his length now, mixing defense with timely attacks. Lakshya still leads comfortably, but Ayush is making him work for every point as Game 1 heats up.

Lakshya closes it out comfortably 21–12, staying composed and dominant to take early control of the match.

A couple of loose errors from Lakshya Sen hand Ayush Shetty a 5-3 lead. Ayush looks sharper and more confident now, pushing Lakshya into longer rallies and making him pay for every mistake.

Two loose errors from Ayush Shetty hand the lead back to Lakshya Sen at 15-12. Lakshya senses the opening, tightens his control in rallies, and immediately presses forward, refusing to let Ayush settle.

He moves to 19-14, just three points from sealing the match. The pressure is firmly on Ayush now as Lakshya raises the tempo, sensing the finish line and playing with calm authority.

Lakshya wraps up the contest with a composed 21–12, 21–15 win over Ayush Shetty, controlling the rallies, punishing errors, and never allowing his younger compatriot to take command. A professional, assured performance from the Olympian to begin his campaign.

The Olympian delivers another commanding performance at the India Open, brushing aside Ayush Shetty in straight games 21–12, 21–15. Lakshya owns the forecourt from start to finish, dictating rallies with sharp net play. Ayush tries to stretch him deep, but the errors creep in at crucial moments. Calm, clinical, and in total control, Lakshya sends a strong message in the opening round.

Amsakarunan H. and M.R. Arjun surge ahead 20–14, firmly in control of the opening set. Their sharp interceptions and quick front-court exchanges have kept Ong Y. S. and Teo Ee Y. under constant pressure. Six set points now for the Indian pair as they look to close this out in style.

After taking the opener, Amsakarunan H. and M.R. Arjun now trail 0-1 as Ong Y. S. and Teo Ee Y. strike first. The Malaysian pair look eager to respond, but the Indian duo remain composed, ready to settle back into their rhythm.

Amsakarunan H. and M.R. Arjun edge ahead 12–11 after a tense run of rallies. Both pairs are trading quick exchanges at the net, with neither side giving an inch. The Indian duo have a slender advantage, but the set is still wide open.

Amsakarunan H. and M.R. Arjun seal the contest 2–0, closing the second set 21–18 against Ong Y. S. and Teo Ee Y. Calm under pressure, sharp at the net, and decisive in the closing rallies, the Indian pair finish with authority to book their spot in the next round.

• Mixed Doubles: Dhruv / Maneesha lost to Midorikawa / Matsuyama (JPN) 9–21, 10–21.

• Women’s Doubles: Priya / Shruti went down to Tsang / Liu (HKG) in a thriller 11–21, 22–20, 22–24.

• Women’s Doubles: Treesa Jolly / Gayatri Gopichand defeated Suwachai / Ornnicha (THA) 21–15, 21–11.

• Men’s Singles: Lakshya Sen beat Ayush Shetty 21–12, 21–15 in the all-Indian clash.

• Men’s Doubles: Hariharan Amsakarunan / M.R. Arjun overcame Ong / Teo (MAS) 21–15, 21–18.