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Lakshya Sen, Treesa-Gayatri Triumph in India Open First Round

Lakshya Sen began his India Open campaign with a dominant straight-games victory over compatriot Ayush Shetty. The women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also secured a convincing first-round win against their Thai opponents. The India Open 2026 is a prestigious Super 750 tournament serving as a key preparation event for the upcoming World Championships. The event has attracted top global talent, including world champion Shi Yu Qi and world number one An Se Young.

Key Points: India Open: Lakshya Sen, Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Win

  • Lakshya Sen wins 21-12, 21-15
  • Treesa Jolly & Gayatri Gopichand advance
  • Event is a World Tour Super 750
  • Dress rehearsal for 2026 World Championships
  • Features stars like An Se Young
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India Open: Lakshya Sen, Treesa-Gayatri start off with a win

Lakshya Sen and the pair of Treesa Jolly & Gayatri Gopichand secure opening wins at India Open 2026, a key tune-up for the World Championships.

"Lakshya was extremely clinical and gave him very few chances - Match Report"

New Delhi, January 13

India's Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen started off his India Open campaign with a win over compatriot Ayush Shetty on Tuesday.

In his match against the young Indian shuttler, who secured the US Open title last year, Lakshya was extremely clinical and gave him very few chances, winning the match within two games by 21-12, 21-15.

Also, the eighth-ranked women's doubles pair, the Commonwealth Games silver medalist Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, beat Thailand's Ornnicha Jonggsathapornparn and Sukitta Suwachai 21-15, 21-11.

The mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Rawat and Maneesha K crashed out in the first round, while the women's doubles pair of Priya Konjegbam and Shruti Mishra also met the same fate.

The India Open 2026, a World Tour Super 750 tournament, is being played from January 13-18. It serves as a dress rehearsal for the prestigious World Championships 2026, with badminton action moving to the much larger multi-purpose hall in the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, ensuring fans a significantly improved viewing experience.

Just like every year, this edition of the India Open has attracted the world's best badminton players, including World Champions Shi Yu Qi of China, women's world no. 1 An Se Young and BWF World Tour Finals champion Christo Popov. A total of 256 players from 20 countries will be in action over the next five days, with Chinese Taipei sending the biggest contingent of 36 shuttlers.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Treesa and Gayatri are such a joy to watch! Their coordination is fantastic. Beating the Thai pair so convincingly is a great sign. The women's doubles scene in India is getting exciting.
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Priya S
A bit disappointed about the early exits in mixed and other women's doubles. We need more depth in these categories. But overall, a promising start for the Indian contingent. All the best to our shuttlers!
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Vikram M
The upgrade to the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex hall is a welcome move. Better facilities for players and a better experience for us fans watching live. Hope this becomes a permanent venue for big tournaments.
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Rohit P
Tough draw ahead with all the top international players here. But that's what makes winning at home so special. Lakshya beating Shi Yu Qi would be epic! Let's go, Team India!
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Michael C
As a badminton fan visiting from the US, it's fantastic to see such a strong field in Delhi. The atmosphere looks electric. Treesa/Gayatri's win was very professional. Looking forward to more great matches.

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