Lakshya Sen Vs Kunlavut Vitidsarn Highlights, Thailand Open Quarter-Final: Indian Goes Down Fighting Against World No. 2

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In what is arguably the match of the day, seventh-seeded Lakshya Sen faces a monumental challenge against home favorite and second seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn. Kunlavut, a former World Champion and Paris 2024 silver medalist, holds a 7-4 head-to-head advantage over the Indian.

Lakshya enters this clash following a commanding 21-12, 21-13 win over China's Zhu Xuan Chen. To overcome the Thai star’s exceptional defense and tactical precision, Lakshya will need to maintain the high-intensity attacking game that saw him through the earlier rounds.

India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have advanced to the Thailand Open semi-finals, where they will take on Malaysia’s third seeds Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin.

The top-seeded Indians are in strong form and now face a tough test against one of the most consistent pairs on the circuit, with a place in the final at stake.

Lakshya Sen is on the verge of breaking back into the top 10 at the Thailand Open 2026. A win over Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the semi-finals would be key to achieving that jump, with Sen previously reaching a career-best World No. 6 in 2022.

The task is tough against the Thai second seed, who has dominated recent meetings, but Sen arrives in strong form and with a big ranking opportunity on the line.

Elsewhere, PV Sindhu also had a chance to push forward but came up short against Akane Yamaguchi.

It's time now for Lakshya Sen and Kunlavut Vitidsarn to take the court. The preceding match on Court 1 has just ended, and we are all set for an enthralling battle.

The players arrive, the pre-match knocking is done and the first game gets underway. The second seed starts strongly, taking the first two points but Lakshya retaliates with a sharp smash down the line which beats Vitidsarn.

The home favourite is off the blocks really quickly, timing his jump smashes superbly to catch Lakshya off-guard. He races away to an 11-2 lead at the mid-game interval. Ominous signs for the Indian, who must regroup quickly.

Sen is clawing his way back into the contest somewhat, as he cuts the deficit to 7-13. Still a sizeable advantage for the Thai player, but something to work with for the Indian.

Vitidsarn leads 19-14 and is two points away from taking the first game. It is now pr never if Sen has to fight back in Game 1.

Sen is staying in the hunt! He wins four points in a row to draw up to 18-20, though Vitidsarn still only needs one point.

Not to be! Lakshya Sen falls just short, as the Thai player finally converts a game point to take the opener 21-19. It was a heartwarming fightback from the seventh seed, and Indian fans will expect more of the same from him in Game 2.

Kunlavut has again raced away to a healthy 7-2 lead in the second game. Sen must arrest it quickly to stay alive in the clash. Remember that if the second seed wins this game, he advances to the semis and Lakshya crashes out.

What a duel this has been. Sen exhibiting his trademark defensive resilience and using it to cut down the gap on Vitidsarn. After a few nervy points, he trails 15-18 in Game 2. Can the Indian draw level?

Lakshya runs out of steam in the end. He sends a push wide to lose 19-21, 16-21 in 53 minutes. Kunlavut, the defending champion, marches on to the semis and sets up a delicious last four clash with fourth seed Chou Tien Chen.

Satwik-Chirag now stand as the only Indian challenge remaining in the competition. The top seeds play their semi-final encounter against Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei and Noor Izzuddin on Saturday morning.