In a tale of grit and glory at the All England Open 2026, Lakshya Sen of India stormed into the quarterfinals after a pulsating three-game victory against Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Long Angus. The scores – 21-19, 21-23, 21-10 – over 81 minutes cap off a dream run for the 24-year-old, who stunned defending champ Shi Yu Qi earlier and now boasts a first win over Angus after three losses.
Sen’s first-game aggression set the tone, holding off Angus’s 19-19 equalizer to take it. The second saw him cruise to 11-4 before Angus’s comeback magic: saving four match points in a row to push for a decider. Sen was candid: ‘Credit to Angus for that solid second-game recovery. I underperformed at the close, easy errors, but geared up fully for the third and loved my execution.’
The finale was one-sided; Sen powered through despite a 20-9 save by Angus. ‘Tactics were spot-on both games, slipped only at the end. Vital to wipe the slate and refocus with the proven plan,’ he shared. As India’s last men’s singles hope, he’ll meet the Li Shi Feng-Nhat Nguyen victor.
Sen’s journey underscores his maturity – from 2022 finalist to this clutch performer. This BWF Super 1000 stage amplifies his medal aspirations, with fans optimistic about a podium finish amid growing global rivalry.