Lakshya Sen Enters Japan Masters Semifinals with Upset Win

Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen advanced to the semifinals of the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 tournament after a commanding straight-games victory over former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore. The Commonwealth Games champion, seeded seventh, defeated his opponent 21-13, 21-17 in a 40-minute quarterfinal match. This victory marks Sen's seventh win against Loh in their career meetings. He will now face Japan's Kenta Nishimoto for a place in the final, continuing his strong run.