Lakshya Sen is eliminated from the China Masters after losing in straight games to Canada’s Victor Lai. Across outlets, the match is described as error-prone and one-sided, with Sen unable to sustain early momentum and ultimately losing 14-21, 7-21.
The reporting also places Sen’s defeat in context, noting it is his third loss to the same Canadian and that his only win over Lai this year came at the All England Championships in March. The Hindu and other accounts highlight how Sen’s results have been difficult in recent weeks, including earlier struggles at the World Championships.
Meanwhile, Kidambi Srikanth progresses to the second round. He beats Chinese Taipei’s Chi Yu Jen in a men’s singles opener, with accounts giving the score as 21-16, 21-15. Other Indian pairings also advance in the tournament’s men’s and mixed doubles, though the main focus remains on Sen’s early exit and Srikanth’s next-round qualification.
