All England Open 2026: Lakshya Sen beats Ng Ka Long in R16, Dhruv-Tanisha exit -HIGHLIGHTS
Two misjudgments on the line call from Indian duo as Hong Kong enters mid-game break with a big lead
Game-1: Dhruv/ Tanisha 7-11 Tang/ Tse (HKG)
A good interception from Tanisha on the net to win an aggressive rally
Game-1: Dhruv/ Tanisha 4-2 Tang/ Tse (HKG)
First point to the Indian pair as Tang's return finds the net
Game-1: Dhruv/ Tanisha 1-0 Tang/ Tse (HKG)
Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto are ready for the round of 16 action!
Indian pair to serve first in this opening game
Up Next: XD - Dhruv/ Tanisha Vs Tang/ Tse (HKG) at 6:15 PM IST
This will be the third meeting between the two pairs, with one win each in their last two match-ups.
Last time the two pairs met each other was at the 2025 World Championships, where Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto got the better of world no.7 Hong Kong duo.
Lakshya Sen enters the quarterfinal!
Lakshya Sen enters the quarterfinal of the All England Championships for the third consecutive year with a tight three-game win over Ng Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong.
Lakshya had a good start to the game, winning the first game despite a late trouble from Angus and had a massive 7-point lead in the second game.
However, he could not find the finishing touch and let Angus come back in the match and force a decider.
In the decider, the 31-year-old looked exhausted and couldn't trouble Sen much, losing the match against the young Indian for the first time in their fourth meeting.
Lakshya Sen takes the match with a comfortable third game
Game-3: Lakshya Sen (IND) 21-10 Ng Ka Long Angus (HKG)
Angus is looking exhausted now, unable to match Lakshya's pace
Game-3: Lakshya Sen (IND) 18-7 Ng Ka Long Angus (HKG)
Angus's high lift return way behind the sideline as Lakshya is just 5 points away from quarters now
Game-3: Lakshya Sen (IND) 16-7 Ng Ka Long Angus (HKG)
Lakshya gains a massive 9-point lead and is hoping not to repeat second game's mistake
Game-3: Lakshya Sen (IND) 14-5 Ng Ka Long Angus (HKG)
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