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All England Open LIVE: Lakshya Sen beats World No 1 – Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
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Lakshya Sen is the only Indian to reach 2026 India Open quarter-finals (Photo credit: BAI)
All England Open 2026 LIVE: The prestigious 2026 All England Open Super 1000 is all set to commence at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on Tuesday.
While PV Sindhu will unfortunately miss out on the action after missing her flight due to the prevailing geopolitical tensions, India's campaign will be led by Lakshya Sen and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty in the tournament.
On Day 1 of the tournament, Sen will go up against world No 1 Shi Yu Qi in what will be a tough challenge. The others in action on the opening day for India include Malvika Bansod, Unnati Hooda, Tanisha Crasto-Dhruv Kapila, and Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand.
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Live Updates
- 3 March 2026 6:31 PM IST
Crasto-Kapila WINNN!
They were made to work hard, were Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto. But the Indians hold steady to win the opening round match 21-17, 21-19!
First win of the 2026 All England Open for India!
- 3 March 2026 6:28 PM IST
Brilliant defence from Shi Yu Qi
Lakshya Sen on the attack in possibly the longest rally of the match. He hammers shot-after-shot but the defence from Shi is on point.
The Indian eventually jabs at a shot and it fails to cross the net. Sen leads 18-15.
- 3 March 2026 6:20 PM IST
Some confusion for Lakshya Sen
A successful challenge from Lakshya Sen but he seems to be confused. He feels the score should be 14-9 in his favour after the challenge and not 13-9 as the umpire says.
Eventually he carries on. It was indeed 13-9.
Doesn't take too long for Sen to make it 14-9 though, as he wins the next point.
- 3 March 2026 6:17 PM IST
Kapila-Crasto trail!
Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto are trailing 9-11 at the second mid-game interval. Can they close it out in straight games?
- 3 March 2026 6:13 PM IST
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.
- 3 March 2026 6:11 PM IST
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.
- 3 March 2026 6:07 PM IST
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.
- 3 March 2026 6:06 PM IST
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.
- 3 March 2026 6:01 PM IST
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.
- 3 March 2026 5:57 PM IST
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?
