All England Open LIVE: Lakshya Sen beats World No 1 – Updates, Results, Scores, Blog

Lakshya Sen with the lead

Lakshya Sen has opened up a good lead at the mid-game interval. He is up 11-7 against the world No 1.

Shi Yu Qi equalises

Shi Yu Qi has bounced back to level things up at 6-6 as both players continue to match each other shot for shot. Neither seem to be going at the full throttle for now.

But Lakshya Sen surely has brought out a new look. He is spotting a beard now. First time, I think.

Lakshya Sen with a good start

Lakshya Sen getting the better off the early exchanges as he opens up a 5-2 lead. Both players moving well on court.

Crasto-Kapila win opening game

The Malaysians mounted a late comeback in the opening game, but Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto hold on. They win the opening game 21-17.

Lakshya Sen on court!

Lakshya Sen strides out to the main court for his men's singles opening round.

He is up against world No 1 Shi Yu Qi in what will be a tough challenge.

Sen has not beaten Shi since his win their first-ever encounter at the 2023 Asian Games team event.

Crasto-Kapila LEAD!

Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila have opened up an nice little advantage at 11-7 in the opening game. Can they build on this momentum?

Crasto-Kapila off to a good start

Early momentum for Dhruv Kapila-Tanisha Crasto as they race to a 4-1 lead.

Dhruv Kapila-Tanisha Crasto on court!

As Malvika Bansod walks out, the mixed doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila stride out on Court No 4. 

They are up against Malaysia's Hoo Pang Ron and Cheng Su Yin to kickstart their campaign.

MALVIKA BANSOD CRASHES OUT!

Malvika Bansod has been handed a proper thrashing here. It was always going to be tough ask against world No 3, but this was completely lopsided.

Bansod started well but once Chen Yu Fei settled in, there was no looking back.

Bansod bows out with an 11-21, 6-21 loss.

Massive advantage for Chen

Malvika Bansod trails 1-11 at the second mid-game break. This seems to be out of reach for the Indian unless she pulls out something miraculous.