Badminton: Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag exit Japan Open; India's campaign ends in disappointment
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lost their second-round matches on Thursday.
World No. 18 Lakshya Sen suffered a defeat against Japan's Kodai Naraoka, losing 19-21, 11-21 in an hour-long men's singles match.
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Sen had shown promise in his opening match with a convincing 21-11, 21-18 victory over China's Wang Zheng Xing but couldn't maintain the momentum.
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In men's doubles, fifth-seeded Chinese pair Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang defeated Satwik and Chirag 22-24, 14-21.
The Paris Olympics silver medallists Wei Keng and Wang Chang now lead 7-2 in head-to-head matches against the Indian duo.
The Indian pair initially struggled but managed to secure an 18-14 lead. However, they couldn't maintain their advantage as the Chinese pair claimed the first game in a thrilling finish.
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The world number five Chinese duo dominated the second game, with Satwik and Chirag struggling with their smashes and defence. This marked their fourth consecutive loss to Wei Ken and Chang.
Anupama Upadhyaya, the last remaining Indian player in the tournament, lost her round-of-16 match against second-seeded Wang Zhi Hi of China. The 55-minute match ended with a score of 21-13, 11-21, 12-21.
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