#GermanOpenSuper300
— The Field (@thefield_in) March 13, 2022
🥈 @lakshya_sen
It wasn't to be in the final but a memorable week for the Indian youngster with wins over Ginting, Prannoy & Axeslen.
📽 Match highlights via BWFpic.twitter.com/ZuF1hCZSwX
India’s Lakshya Sen went down fighting against Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the men’s singles final of the German Open 300 badminton tournament in Muelheim an der Ruhr on Sunday.
The 20-year-old, who notched up a stunning victory against world No 1 and reigning Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen in the semifinals, struggled to find his best in the summit clash and was even hampered by blisters on his foot.
As it happened: Vitidsarn beats Sen to win the German Open Super 300 men’s singles title
Three-time world junior champion Vitidsarn went on to register a 21-18, 21-15 win to bag the title.
Lakshya will be now hoping to get fit and recover in time for the All England Open starting next week.
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— The Field (@thefield_in) March 13, 2022
Sen 18-21, 15-21 Vitidsarn
🥈 @lakshya_sen
A fantastic week in Germany for the Indian youngster with wins over Anthony Ginting and Viktor Axelsen. Now, to recover in time for All England next week.
As it happened: https://t.co/mnMGpA6VU1 pic.twitter.com/ZTJBPrU25P
