Indian Duo Advances at Denmark Open as Lakshya Sen Falls in Quarterfinals
A mixed day for Indian badminton at the Denmark Open 2025 saw Lakshya Sen eliminated from the men’s singles competition, while the celebrated doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured their place in the semi-finals. The tournament, taking place at the Jyske Bank Arena in Odense, continues to showcase thrilling competition on the BWF World Tour.
Sen’s Run Ends Against World No. 7
Lakshya Sen, currently ranked 21st globally, suffered a defeat at the hands of France’s Alex Lanier, the world No. 7, in the quarter-final round. The match concluded 21-9, 21-14 in 44 minutes, bringing an end to Sen’s impressive run that included a stunning upset victory over world No. 2 Anders Antonsen in the previous round. Despite the earlier triumph, Sen struggled to find his rhythm against Lanier, falling behind early in both games. He trailed 11-5 and 11-4 at the mid-game intervals, ultimately proving insurmountable.
Satwik and Chirag March On
In stark contrast to Sen’s fate, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty continued their strong performance, advancing to their eighth semi-final of the year. The sixth-seeded Indian duo overcame Indonesia’s Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Rahmat Hidayat in a hard-fought battle lasting 65 minutes. The final scoreline read 21-15, 18-21, 21-16, demonstrating the resilience of the Indian pair.
The opening game saw Satwik and Chirag pull away from a close contest, securing the win with four consecutive points from a 17-16 tie. While the Indonesian pair mounted a significant comeback in the second game, leveling the score at 17-all after trailing 10-4, they ultimately held firm to force a decisive third game. In the third, the Indian duo quickly regained control, maintaining momentum to clinch the victory and a coveted semi-final berth.
Semifinal Showdown Looms
Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy are now set to face Japan’s world No. 6 duo, Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi, on Saturday. The Indian pair boast a favorable head-to-head record against the Japanese, leading 4-1. However, the last encounter between the two teams occurred in 2023, adding an element of uncertainty to the upcoming match.
The Indian duo’s recent form is encouraging, having reached successive finals at the Hong Kong Open and the China Masters last month. Their most recent title win on the BWF World Tour came at the Thailand Open in 2024, signaling their continued competitiveness on the international stage.
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