Tata Open: Lakshya Sen enters final

Lakshya Sen registered a come-from-behind, 17-21, 21-9, 21-12 win against Thailand’s Kantawat Leelavechabutr.

Published : Dec 01, 2018 22:07 IST , Mumbai

Lakshya Sen in action at the 11th Tata Open Badminton.
Lakshya Sen in action at the 11th Tata Open Badminton.
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Lakshya Sen in action at the 11th Tata Open Badminton.

Young shuttler Lakshya Sen stormed into the finals of the men’s singles of the 11th Tata Open India International Challenge here on Saturday after registering a come-from-behind win against Thailand’s Kantawat Leelavechabutr.

After losing the first set, 17-year-old Sen bounced back in style and won the next two sets to book his place in the final.

Sen, who has been impressive throughout the tournament, won the semi-final clash -- 17-21, 21-9, 21-12.

Sen has made it to the finals of the tournament for the second consecutive time.

Meanwhile, in the women’s singles category, Ashmita Chaliha defeated Thailand’s Chananchida Jucharoen in straight sets -- 21-19, 21-19 -- and made her way into the finals.

Ashmita will face Vrushali Gummadi in the summit clash as the latter defeated compatriot and third-seeded Mugdha Agrey in straight sets 21-11, 21-12 in the other semi-final.

 

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