All England Open Final: Lakshya Sen finishes runner-up - Highlights

Lakshya leads at the interval!

Lakshya Sen takes advantage of an error from Lin Chun-Yi to extend his lead as the players head into the mid-game interval. The Indian shuttler has looked more assertive in this game, controlling the rallies and building a three-point cushion.

Lakshya Sen 11 – 8 Lin Chun-Yi

Lakshya builds early lead

Lakshya Sen opens up a three-point cushion in the second game after producing a superb backhand straight drive winner. The Indian shuttler is looking much sharper in the rallies as he tries to force the match into a decider.

Lakshya Sen 7 – 4 Lin Chun-Yi

Lakshya edges ahead!

Lakshya Sen takes a narrow lead in the early exchanges of the second game, winning a tight rally to move in front. The Indian shuttler looks sharper at the start of this game as he tries to push the match into a decider.

Lakshya Sen 3 – 2 Lin Chun-Yi

Game 2 underway!

The second game begins with Lakshya Sen looking to respond after dropping the opener. The Indian shuttler will need a strong start here to put pressure back on Lin Chun-Yi and keep the contest alive.

Lin takes the opening game!

Lin Chun-Yi converts his game point and claims the first game of the final. The Chinese Taipei shuttler maintained control in the latter stages, using his placement and pace to keep Lakshya Sen under pressure.

Game 1: Lakshya Sen 15 – 21 Lin Chun-Yi

Match point for Lin!

Lin Chun-Yi earns five championship points as he pushes Lakshya Sen onto the back foot with sustained pressure from the baseline. The Chinese Taipei shuttler is now just a point away from sealing the opening game.

Lakshya Sen 15 – 20 Lin Chun-Yi

Lin opens up a lead!

Lin Chun-Yi begins to stretch his advantage in the opening game, finding good length on his clears and controlling the rallies. Lakshya Sen has produced a few crisp winners of his own, including some sharp angled shots from the forecourt, but the Chinese Taipei shuttler is starting to pull away.

Lakshya Sen 12 – 16 Lin Chun-Yi

Lakshya closes the gap!

Lakshya Sen produces a sharp winner to move within a point of Lin Chun-Yi as the opening game tightens. The Indian shuttler is beginning to find his timing in the rallies.

Lakshya Sen 9 – 10 Lin Chun-Yi

Lakshya finding his rhythm!

Lakshya Sen is beginning to settle into the contest, picking up a couple of good points to stay within touching distance. The atmosphere inside the arena is lively as a strong group of Indian supporters cheer him on from the stands.

Lakshya Sen 5 – 7 Lin Chun-Yi

Lakshya pulls one back!

Lakshya Sen gets on the board with a point after Lin Chun-Yi’s early surge in the opening exchanges. The Indian shuttler, however, appears slightly fatigued as the rally pace picks up.

Lakshya Sen 1 – 3 Lin Chun-Yi