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

Update: 2026-03-03 11:25 GMT
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2026-03-03 12:14 GMT

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.

2026-03-03 12:11 GMT

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.



 


2026-03-03 12:04 GMT

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. 

2026-03-03 12:00 GMT

Chen Yu Fei on a roll

Chen Yu Fei continues to steam roll Malvika Bansod on court No 4. She leads 7-0 in the second game as the Indian continues to struggle.


2026-03-03 11:56 GMT

Malvika Bansod concedes the opening game

She has been outplayed here, has been Malvika Bansod. The India No 2 is of no match to Chen Yu Fei, as she concedes the opening game 11-21 in 16 minutes.


2026-03-03 11:54 GMT

Chen Yu Fei is running away with this

Chen Yu Fei has tightened the screws post the mid-game interval and Malvika Bansod has no answers. Seven straight points for the Chinese as she opens up a 18-9 lead.

Bansod looks clueless at the moment.

2026-03-03 11:50 GMT

Chen Yu Fei leads

Chen Yu Fei slowly settles in the contest and ekes out an 11-9 lead at the first mid-game interval. Malvika Bansod hasn't looked too uncomfortable, but she'll need to keep at it relentlessly if she is to trouble the Chinese.

2026-03-03 11:43 GMT

Good start for Malvika

A good start for Malvika Bansod against the higher ranked Chinese. The Indian southpaw leads 4-2 after early exchanges.

2026-03-03 11:38 GMT

Goood Eveninggg!

Hello and a warm welcome to The Bridge's LIVE coverage of the 2026 All England Open Super 1000.

There are five matches with Indian representation on the opening day. And it is Malvika Bansod, who will get the Indian campaign underway.

Bansod is up against China's Chen Yu Fei and will have her task cut out. 

Stay tuned for all the latest updates!

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