All England Open: Lakshya Sen stuns World No 1 Shi Yu Qi – HIGHLIGHTS

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India's campaign started with a loss, with Malvika Bansod going down against Chen Yu Fei, but Tanisha Crasto-Dhruv Kapila and Lakshya Sen, with a win over world No 1 Shi Yu Qi, ensured that there was something to cheer for.

Treesa-Gayatri and Unnati Hooda also bowed out of contention.

Unnati Hooda faces frst round exit!

Unnati lost to Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand in the straight-games at her first round matchup of the 2026 All England Open.

This was the third meeting between the two players. The young Indian is yet to find an answer to her experienced Thai opponent, now having a 0-3 head-to-head record.

This also brings an end to India's women's singles campaign, as another Indian, Malvika Bansod, also faced a defeat earlier in the day.

Final Score: Unnati (IND) 12-21, 18-21 Pornpawee (THA)

Treesa-Gayatri LOSE!

An error in judgement on the sidelines from Treesa Jolly and that's brings an end to the campaign for the two-time semi-finalists at the 2026 All England Open Super 1000.

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand go down 15-21, 21-15, 21-18 in three games!

Sayaka-Ayaka, TWO MATCH POINTS!

Two match points for the Japanese pair, and Treesa-Gayatri are under pressure. Can they fight back?

Treesa-Jolly in the lead

Treesa-Gayatri seem to have left their struggles behind. They have opened up a 11-9 lead in the decider before the change of ends. They'll also have the better side of the court for the remainder of the match.

This is now their contest to lose.

Treesa-Gayatri force a decider

Brilliant from Treesa-Gayatri as they absolutely dominate the latter half of the second game to force a decider. They go from 10-11 down to 21-15 to win it!

Treesa-Jolly trail

Sayaka-Ayako continue to call the shots and have a slender 10-11 lead in the second game.

Treesa-Gayatri concede opening game

Much better from Treesa-Gayatri post the mid-game interval, but the early lead they conceded meant that the Japanese pair was never really in trouble.

The Indians lose the opening game 15-21. 

Treesa-Gayatri on backfoot

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have been pushed to the backfoot early on. They trail 5-11 at the midgame interval. Quite a big task ahead for for the two-time semi-finalists.

Not the best of starts for Treesa-Gayatri

Treesa-Gayatri start from the far end of the court and they aren't enjoying the best in early exchanges. Trailing 1-4.