Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen performed brilliantly at the Paris Olympics 2024. After winning his third match, he secured his place in the knockout round. In a crucial Group I match, Sen defeated World No. 4 Jonatan Christie from Indonesia to advance.
Key moment in the match
During the first game, with the score at a tense 19-18 in Sen’s favour, an intense rally unfolded. Lakshya executed a remarkable no-look shot from behind his back, turning Christie’s powerful smash into a seemingly easy point. This exceptional play caught Christie completely off guard and clinched the crucial point for Sen.
Lakshya Sen tops group L to qualify for the Round of 16
Lakshya Sen’s journey to the round of 16 was not easy. Ranked World No. 18, Sen initially won his first match against Guatemala’s Kevin Cordon. However, this victory was nullified after Cordon withdrew from the Olympics.
Sen then went on to win his next two group matches, securing his spot in the knockout stage. His final group match was particularly challenging, as he started trailing 2-8. Sen quickly turned the tide with a seven-point streak and eventually won the match, booking his place in the round of 16.
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