All England Open 2026 Championships: Sen Seals Final Spot In Birmingham
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen stormed into the All-England Open Badminton Championships men's singles final with a hard-fought win over Victor Lai of Canada in the semifinals here on Saturday. The 12th ranked Sen beat world number 16 Lai 21-16 18-21 21-15 in the match that lasted one hour and 37 minutes. Lai had won a bronze medal in the world championships in Paris last year. This will be Sen's second final appearance in the prestigious tournament, having finished runner-up in 2022.
India's Lakshya Sen celebrates after winning the men's singles semifinal match against Canada's Victor Lai at the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Canada's Victor Lai plays against India's Lakshya Sen during the men's singles semifinal match at the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
India's Lakshya Sen plays against Canada's Victor Lai during the men's singles semifinal match at the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Canada's Victor Lai plays against India's Lakshya Sen during the men's singles semifinal match at the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Canada's Victor Lai plays against India's Lakshya Sen during the men's singles semifinal match at the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
India's Lakshya Sen plays against Canada's Victor Lai during the men's singles semifinal match at the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
India's Lakshya Sen receives medical treatment as he plays against Canada's Victor Lai during the men's singles semifinal match at the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
India's Lakshya Sen plays against Canada's Victor Lai during the men's singles semifinal match at the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham, England. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
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