Lakshya Sen booked his place within the quarterfinals of the Kumamoto Masters in Japan with a medical straight-games win over Singapore’s Jia Heng Jason Teh on Thursday. The seventh-seeded Indian wanted simply 39 minutes to safe a 21-13, 21-11 victory, persevering with his sturdy run on the worldwide circuit.
The end result additionally units up a high-profile quarterfinal towards former world champion Loh Kean Yew, who, like Teh, represents Singapore. Sen, presently ranked world no. 15, began the match with confidence. He moved forward 8-5 within the opening sport, controlling the early exchanges with sharp footwork and exact placements.
Teh briefly edged forward at 10-9, however Sen shortly regained momentum and went into the interval with the lead. At 14-13, the sport was nonetheless finely balanced, however Sen shifted gears and produced a decisive seven-point burst to take the primary sport 21-13. The late surge showcased his capacity to lift the tempo and shut out tight passages of play.
The second sport was much more dominant. Sen raced to a 5-0 lead, instantly placing Teh beneath stress, and stretched the benefit to 11-3 on the mid-game interval. With full management over the tempo of the rallies, Sen continued to dictate the phrases with clear winners and well-timed smashes. Teh struggled to search out openings as Sen maintained a gentle rhythm, ultimately sealing the match 21–11.
All through the competition, Sen displayed the calmness and management which have outlined his current performances. His capacity to transform half-chances, preserve stress, and keep constant in lengthy rallies made the distinction towards Teh, who by no means seemed absolutely settled after the early phases.
The win sends Sen right into a difficult quarterfinal towards Loh Kean Yew, a participant he has confronted a number of instances on the tour. The conflict is predicted to check Sen’s type and resilience as he seems to push deeper into the event.
In different Indian motion on the Kumamoto Masters, HS Prannoy is scheduled to tackle Denmark’s Rasmus Gemke later within the day, including additional curiosity for Indian followers following the event.
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