China Masters: Early Exit for Lakshya, Big Win for Kidambi
What Happened
Lakshya Sen suffered another early exit at the China Masters Super 750, losing 14-21, 7-21 to Canada’s Victor Lai in the opening round. Meanwhile, former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the Round of 16 with a straight-games win over Chinese Taipei's Chi Yu Jen (21-16, 21-15). India's mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto also progressed to the next round.
Key Takeaways
Lakshya's poor run continues, with another first-round exit adding to concerns over his recent form. On the positive side, Srikanth's win signals a possible resurgence, giving India hope of a deeper run in the men's singles draw.