The Indonesia Masters witnessed a mix of victory and setbacks for Indian shuttlers as Lakshya Sen and Priyanshu Rajawat faced an early exit, while Kiran George emerged as the sole beacon of hope, securing a spot in the quarter-finals.
In the pulsating battleground of the Indonesia Masters, Indian badminton experienced contrasting fortunes. Lakshya Sen and Priyanshu Rajawat encountered disappointment in the pre-quarterfinals, leaving Kiran George as India’s last contender, battling his way into the singles quarter-finals.
Kiran George exhibited resilience and skill, overcoming Lu Guang Xu of China in a thrilling three-setter, clinching victory. This marked Kiran’s victory following a formidable victory over Toma Junior Popov in the first round.
On the flip side, Lakshya Sen faced a tough challenge against Denmark’s Antonsen, succumbing to a close defeat. Priyanshu Rajawat encountered a similar fate, bowing out to Canada’s Brian Young.
As Lakshya and Priyanshu regroup for future battles,George’s tenacity shines, offering a glimpse of India’s resilience on the global badminton stage.
