Lakshya Sen Vs Kunlavut Vitidsarn Highlights, Singapore Open: Indian Star Advances As World No. 2 Retires Hurt

Lakshya Sen has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Singapore Open 2026 after Thailand’s world No. 2 Kunlavut Vitidsarn retired hurt just two rallies into their Round of 16 clash at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The Thai star looked uncomfortable from the very first point and appeared to struggle badly with movement before eventually pulling out because of a suspected back issue. It was an unfortunate end to what was expected to be a blockbuster contest, with Lakshya progressing to the last eight after leading 2-0 in the opening game.

Good morning and welcome, badminton lovers. We are building up to the start of Lakshya Sen's second-round face-off with Kunlavut Vitidsarn. Watch this space for pre-match info and live updates

• Fixture: Lakshya Sen Vs Kunlavut Vitidsarn

• Series: Singapore Open 2026

• Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium, Court 1

• Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026

• Time: 11:10 AM IST (tentative)

Lakshya Sen began his Singapore Open 2026 campaign with a confident straight-game victory over China’s Lu Guang Zu in the first round at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The Indian shuttler won 21-17, 21-15, controlling key moments of the match with sharp net play, quick movement, and aggressive attacking strokes. After a competitive opening phase in both games, Lakshya raised his intensity during the closing points to seal the win comfortably and book his place in the Round of 16 against Thailand’s world No. 2 Kunlavut Vitidsarn.

Game on at the Singapore Indoor Stadium as Lakshya Sen begins his high-profile Round of 16 clash against Thailand’s world No. 2 Kunlavut Vitidsarn at the Singapore Open 2026, with both players battling for a quarterfinal spot.

PV Sindhu continued India’s impressive run at the Singapore Open 2026 by storming into the women’s singles quarterfinals with a dominant straight-game win over Japan’s Riko Gunji, earlier in the day.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have also joined India’s strong quarterfinal lineup at the Singapore Open 2026 after defeating Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan in a thrilling three-game Round of 16 clash at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The Indian duo battled hard to secure a 21-15, 11-21, 21-18 victory and continue their impressive run in the tournament alongside Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu.