In a surprising efficiency at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Lakshya Sen triumphed over compatriot HS Prannoy, profitable 21-12, 21-6 in simply 39 minutes. This victory marks Sen’s debut within the Olympic quarter-finals, making him solely the third Indian male participant to attain this feat, becoming a member of the ranks of Parupalli Kashyap and Kidambi Srikanth.
Match Highlights
The match, held at La Chapelle Enviornment’s Courtroom 3, started with each gamers cautiously assessing one another’s methods. Nevertheless, it rapidly turned evident that Prannoy was scuffling with fatigue from a earlier three-game match. Regardless of a sluggish begin, Sen established an early lead, closing the primary recreation at 21-12.
Within the second recreation, Sen showcased his dominance, main 11-3 on the break. Prannoy’s fatigue turned obvious as he did not mount a major problem, leading to a decisive 21-6 scoreline for Sen.
Wanting Forward: Quarter-Closing Matchup
Lakshya Sen will face Chou Tien Chen of Chinese language Taipei within the quarter-finals. The 2 have met 4 instances beforehand, with Sen holding a 1-3 file towards the seasoned participant. Their final encounter on the Singapore Open 2023 resulted in a hard-fought defeat for Sen. Nevertheless, together with his present kind, he’s optimistic about his probabilities.
“I believe having powerful matches provides you confidence. I’m now able to go deep into the match. It is going to be a tough match towards Chou; I’ve to get better nicely and provides my 100%,” Sen said after his victory.
Because the competitors heats up, all eyes will likely be on Sen as he goals for Olympic glory in Paris.
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