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Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu Crash Out of Indonesia Masters in Quarterfinals

PV Sindhu was outplayed by top-seeded Chinese opponent Chen Yu Fei in a one-sided women's singles quarterfinal. Lakshya Sen put up a fight but ultimately fell in two close sets to Thailand's Pakkapon Teeraratsakul in the men's singles. These defeats mark the end of the Indian challenge at the Indonesia Masters 2026. Both athletes had entered the quarterfinals with convincing straight-game victories in their prior matches.

Key Points: Indonesia Masters: Sindhu, Sen Lose in Quarterfinals

  • Sindhu lost to Chen Yu Fei 13-21, 17-21
  • Lakshya Sen defeated by Pakkapon Teeraratsakul 18-21, 20-22
  • India's campaign at the tournament ends
  • Both Indian stars had won their previous matches in straight games
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Indonesia Masters: Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu suffer straight-game defeat in quarterfinals

Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen suffer straight-game defeats in the Indonesia Masters quarterfinals, ending India's campaign.

"The top-seeded Chinese shuttler attacked Sindhu's smashes on her backhand side, something which the Indian ace shuttler couldn't counter."

Jakarta, January 23

Indian star shuttlers Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu crashed out after losing their matches in the quarter-finals of the ongoing Indonesia Masters tournament on Friday.

In the women's singles quarter-final match against China's Chen Yu Fei, Sindhu went down 13-21, 17-21. It was a one-sided contest, with Chen Yu Fei racing to a 21-13 win in the opening set. The top-seeded Chinese shuttler attacked Sindhu's smashes on her backhand side, something which the Indian ace shuttler couldn't counter.

The Indian shuttler tried her best in the second set, but the Chinese shuttler was too dominant, as Chen Yu Fei won the second set 17-2,1, which helped her move into the semi-finals of the ongoing Badminton tournament.

In the men's section, India's Lakshya Sen also suffered a straight-set defeat against Thailand's Pakkapon Teeraratsakul in the men's singles quarterfinals of the Indonesia Masters on Friday. It was a close contest, but the Thailand shuttler held his nerve and clinched the game 18-21 and 20-22.

Sen lost the opening set 18-21 before he showed a fightback in the second set. However, Pakkapon Teeraratsakul's composed gameplay saw him clinching the second set 20-22, which helped him to beat the Indian star shuttler and seal his place in the semifinals of the ongoing tournament.

With Sindhu and Sen's loss in the quarterfinals, India's campaign at the Indonesia Masters 2026 ended.

Earlier, Sindhu made it to the quarterfinals after she earned a straight games win, outclassing Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt with a close-fought 21-19, 21-18 scoreline. Sen made it to the quarterfinals after defeating Jason Gunawan in straight games by 21-10, 21-11.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Lakshya's match was so close! 20-22 in the second set, my heart was pounding. He fought hard, just a few points made the difference. Unlucky, but he showed great spirit.
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Aditya G
We need to be honest. Our players are struggling against the top Asian opponents consistently. Is it a coaching issue or lack of exposure to high-pressure matches? A respectful critique - we need a better system to support our stars.
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Priya S
It's okay to have an off day! Both Sindhu and Lakshya have made us proud so many times. Let's support them instead of criticising. The Thailand player was just too good today. On to the next tournament! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
Watching from the US. The level of competition in badminton is insane. Chen Yu Fei is a machine. Respect to Sindhu for battling it out. The second set score in the article looks like a typo though (17-2,1?).
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Kavya N
Quarterfinals exit is disappointing, but not the end of the world. They both reached the last 8, which is an achievement. Focus should be on the Paris Olympics preparation now. Chak De India!

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