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Lakshya Sen's Gritty Win Over NG Ka Long Angus at All England Open

Lakshya Sen secured a hard-fought victory over Hong Kong's NG Ka Long Angus to reach the All England Open quarterfinals. After winning the first game, Sen missed four match points in the second but dominated the decider 21-10. This marks his first-ever win against NG in their four meetings. He now awaits the winner of the match between Li Shi Feng and Nhat Nguyen.

Key Points: Lakshya Sen Reaches All England Open Quarterfinals 2026

  • Overcame four missed match points
  • First career win over NG Ka Long Angus
  • 2022 All England finalist advances
  • Dominant 21-10 decider
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All England Open: Lakshya Sen holds nerves, reaches quarterfinals

Lakshya Sen defeats NG Ka Long Angus in a thrilling three-game match to advance to the All England Open badminton quarterfinals.

"Sen seemed determined to not let go of another opportunity as he took control of the game early with powerful cross-court smashes - Press Release"

Birmingham, March 5

India's Lakshya Sen overcame the disappointment of missing out on four match points in the second game to dominate the decider against Hong Kong's NG Ka Long Angus to reach the quarterfinals of the All England Open 2026 here on Thursday.

The 24-year-old Indian, who has upset top seed and defending champion Shi Yu Qi in the opening round, prevailed over NG 21-19, 21-23, and 21-10 in an hour and 21 minutes, as per a press release from the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

This was also Sen's first win over NG in their four meetings, though the last time they faced each other was back in the 2023 Malaysia Masters.

Sen, the 2022 All England finalist, began aggressively against his Hong Kong opponent and kept his nose ahead throughout the opening game. NG, however, drew level at 19-19 after winning three straight points, but Sen took the next two to pocket the game.

It looked like Sen would breeze through the second game when he opened up an 11-4 lead, but NG slowly but surely crawled back in the match. The experienced campaigner from Hong Kong saved three straight match points from 17-20 and then saved another at 20-21 but taking the match in the decider.

But Sen seemed determined to not let go of another opportunity as he took control of the game early with powerful cross-court smashes, and though NG saved one match point at 20-9, the gap was too big for him to recover.

Sen, the only Indian left in singles, will now face the winner of the match between sixth seed Li Shi Feng of China and Nhat Nguyen of Ireland.

- ANI

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Priya S
So proud! After beating the top seed and now this comeback, he's truly in form. Fingers crossed for the quarters. The entire nation is cheering for you, Lakshya!
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Vikram M
The second game was a bit nerve-wracking, not gonna lie. He needs to work on closing out matches more clinically. But full marks for the fighting spirit in the decider! On to the next one.
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Rohit P
This is the All England Open! Such comebacks define legends. Remember Prakash Padukone and Gopichand? Lakshya is walking on that same path. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
Watching from Canada. What a match! The intensity was incredible. Sen's cross-court smashes in the third game were a masterclass. Good luck in the quarterfinals!
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Kavya N
Baap re! My heart was in my mouth during that second game. But wah, kya comeback kiya! He's the only Indian left, carrying all our hopes. Let's go, Lakshya!

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