Lakshya Sen reaches Kumamoto Masters 2026 final after beating Alwi Farhan
Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen has advanced to the final of the Kumamoto Masters 2026 after defeating Indonesia's Alwi Farhan. This victory marks his second consecutive BWF Tour final appearance following his recent win at the Hylo Open.
Why it matters
Sen's performance is a significant indicator of his return to form and his competitive standing in the global badminton circuit.
Lakshya Sen is closing in on a second successive BWF Tour title. The Indian star-shuttler produced a clutch performance to beat Indonesia's World No. 10 Alwi Farhan and reach the men's singles final of the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2026 on Saturday.The eighth seed overcame the sixth seed 21-12, 15-21, 21-11 in 70 minutes. It was Sen's first victory over Farhan, having lost both their previous meetings. This time, he found a way to counter the Indonesian's speed and took charge when the match went into a decider.Sen set the tone in the opening game, taking the initiative in rallies and keeping Farhan on the back foot. He was particularly effective at the net, an area where he had struggled to get the better of the Indonesian in their earlier encounters.
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