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India Open 2026: Lakshya Sen beats Ayush Shetty, Treesa-Gayatri advance to R16 – HIGHLIGHTS
Catch all the highlights from the first day of action at the 2026 India Open Super750 in New Delhi.
Lakshya Sen to face Ayush Shetty at the first round of the India Open 2026. (File Photo)
The top Indian shuttlers began their campaign at the 4th edition of the India Open Super 750 at Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi, on Tuesday.
India had 5 matches on the first day, where in an all-Indian first-round matchup Lakshya Sen got the better of his younger compatriot Ayush Shetty.
On the other hand, the top Indian women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand register their first win of the year.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 13 Jan 2026 6:35 PM IST
That's it from our coverage of the opening day of India Open 2026
Tune in tomorrow as the action continues here at Indira Gandhi Stadium with a few more Indians to kick off their campaign.
- 13 Jan 2026 6:20 PM IST
3 Indians progress to Round of 16 on the opening day of the India open 2026
A good first day for Indian shuttlers, having a couple of solid victories in doubles for Treesa-Gayatri and Hariharan-Arjun.
On the other hand, Lakshya Sen outclassed his younger compatriot Ayush Shetty in an all-Indian men's singles match.
Day-1 results for India:
- XD - Dhruv/Maneesha (IND) lost to 9-21, 10-21 Midorikawa/Matsuyama (JPN)
- WD - Priya/Shruti (IND) lost to 11-21, 22-20, 22-24 Tsang/Liu (HKG)
- WD - Treesa/Gayatri (IND) defeated 21-15, 21-11 Suwachai/Ornnicha (THA)
- MS - Lakshya Sen (IND) defeated 21-12, 21-15 Ayush Shetty (IND)
- MD - Hariharan/Arjun (IND) defeated 21-15, 21-18 Ong/Teo (MAS)
- 13 Jan 2026 5:45 PM IST
A Big win for Hariharan and Arjun. Beats the Former world no.6 in first round
Final Score: Hariharan/ Arjun 21-15, 21-17 Ong/Teo
- 13 Jan 2026 5:34 PM IST
A good start for Indian men's doubles pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun
The duo win the first game against former world medalist Malaysian pair of Ong Yew-Sin and Teo Ee-yi
Current Score: Hariharan/Arjun 21-15, 9-9 Ong/Teo
- 13 Jan 2026 5:10 PM IST
A third straight win for Lakshya against Ayush
A dominating win for Lakshya in the opening round of the India Open, finishing the match in straight games against his compatriot.
Lakshya dominated the net game throughout, which Ayush attempted to counter by pushing him towards the back line; however, he struggled to find his accuracy, making multiple unforced errors.
Final Score: Lakshya Sen 21-12, 21-15 Ayush Shetty
- 13 Jan 2026 4:44 PM IST
Lakshya is just 3 points away from the win.
Game-2: Lakshya Sen 18-14 Ayush Shetty
- 13 Jan 2026 4:41 PM IST
A couple of unforced errors from Ayush, giving back the lead to Lakshya
Game-2: Lakshya Sen 15-12 Ayush Shetty
- 13 Jan 2026 4:39 PM IST
Lakshya's return goes behind the back line as Ayush takes narrow lead at mid-game
Game-2: Lakshya Sen 10-11 Ayush Shetty
- 13 Jan 2026 4:36 PM IST
A great return smash from Ayush on Lakshya's high serve
Game-2: Lakshya Sen 8-8 Ayush Shetty
