Lakshya Sen Falls Short In Semifinals Of King Cup International

Lakshya Sen was eliminated in the semifinals of the King Cup International Badminton Open, losing to China’s Hu Zhe’an 19-21, 19-21 in a closely contested match. Despite a strong fight, Lakshya couldn’t overcome the 18-year-old world junior champion. Hu’s powerful smashes and clever drops secured the win, preventing Lakshya from advancing. Earlier, Lakshya had defeated Angus Ng Ka Long in the quarterfinals.