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BWF World C'ships Day 3: Sen suffers shock exit; Sindhu, Ayush through - Highlights
Catch all the highlights from the third day of the BWF World Championships in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Ayush Shetty and PV Sindhu will be in action on Day 3. (Photo credit: BAI)
2026 BWF World Championships Highlights: The third day at the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi was another mixed results for the Indian shuttlers.
Lakshya Sen was ousted by Garret Tan, a relatively unknown shuttler, 19-21, 21-19, 17-21 in 73 minutes. Unnati Hooda also lost a close match to Canada's Michelle Li 21-11, 9-21, 21-23.
Meanwhile, it was a smooth sail for Ayush Shetty and mixed doubles pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto. PV Sindhu was also stretched a bit, but managed to wrap in straight sets. She will now face world no 3 Wang Zhiyi.
The men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty got a walkover as Scotland's Alexander Dunn/Adam Pringle pulled out due to injury.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 19 Aug 2026 6:05 PM IST
Men's Singles: Ayush starts well
The Indian who beat world no 1 Shi Yu Qi in the opening round has had a good start. He leads 6-2 early on.
- 19 Aug 2026 6:00 PM IST
Men's Singles: Ayush Shetty vs Dumindu Abeywickrama (Sri Lanka)
This is only their second meeting. The two players last faced each other three years ago, with the Sri Lankan coming out on top. Today, the Indian will be looking to turn the tables.
- 19 Aug 2026 5:55 PM IST
Men's Singles: Lakshya Sen goes home now!
Two back-to-back close matches and India ends up on losing side. Big Big disappointment for the home crowd.
Lakshya Sen lose 21-19, 19-21, 17-21 to a teenage opponent Garret Tan.
- 19 Aug 2026 5:51 PM IST
Men's Singles: FOUR match point opportunities!
Its an edge of the seat affair! One point away from sending Sen out of the tournament!
- 19 Aug 2026 5:49 PM IST
Men's Singles: What is happening?
Something bothering TAN?
Sen goes to his coach for a massage! Is this legit?
- 19 Aug 2026 5:45 PM IST
Men's Singles: Sen still 2 points behind
Two low lifts leave Lakshya on the floor, but the Indian recovers quickly. Strong defence, followed by a powerful smash, shows exactly what Lakshya is capable of.
He is finding his rhythm at a crucial stage of the decider, but the gap is still big to cover. Tan is inching closer to the finish line.
Score: 21-19, 19-21, 15-17
- 19 Aug 2026 5:38 PM IST
Men's Singles: SIX straight points for Sen
SIX straight points for Lakshya!
From 4-10 down early in the decider to 10-12 now, Lakshya is slowly closing the gap. What looked almost impossible a few points ago suddenly feels possible. The Indian is fighting his way back into the contest.
Score: Sen 21-19, 19-21, 10-12
