Lakshya Sen Stuns World No.1 Shi Yuqi at All England Open

Sen ends four-match losing streak vs Shi Yuqi

Lakshya Sen shocks Chinese World No.1 Shi Yuqi in All England Open 1st round, winning 21-23, 21-19, 21-17. India's badminton star ends four-match losing streak vs Yuqi.

With the score tied at 11-11 in the first set, Sen remained aggressive, controlling the duels...

Chinese badminton star Shi Yuqi, the World No.1, suffered a stunning first-round defeat at the All England Open, losing to India's Lakshya Sen 21-23, 21-19, 21-17.

Lakshya Sen finally snapped his four-match losing streak against Shi Yuqi, playing a thrilling match that saw him come from behind to claim victory. 

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Lakshya Sen has pulled it off! ✅🔥

The India No 1 has beaten the World No 1 Shi Yu Qi in three epic games in the opening round at All England Open. The defending champion knocked out after a 78-minute thriller. Superb level from Lakshya, especially in Game 3. pic.twitter.com/tl3IiFszpt

— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) March 3, 2026

The match lasted one hour and 18 minutes, with momentum often shifting in favor of each of the two players.

With the score tied at 11-11 in the first set, Sen remained aggressive, controlling the duels, and after winning six successive points he eventually won the set, converting his first match point at 20-19 to clinch the opener.

Shi Yuqi bounced back in the second set, racing to a 4-2 lead and settling into his stride to win 21-19 and force a decider. But Lakshya Sen refused to back down, regrouping and shifting gears at 13-11 to create a decisive gap and win the match 21-17.