Lakshya Sen
Lakshya Sen has faced disappointment on the 9th day of Olympics 2024. He had to face defeat in the semi-final match of Men’s Singles against Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen. After the defeat in this match, Lakshya Sen has missed out on ensuring a medal in Olympics 2024. Lakshya Sen is looking in great form in the Olympics this time. Lakshya was looking in great rhythm even in the semi-final match, but Viktor Axelsen played better than him and won both the sets in the end. Viktor Axelsen won this match by a margin of 22-20 and 21-14. In such a situation, let us know how was the condition of Lakshya Sen’s semi-final match.
This was the situation of the semi-final match
Talking about this semi-final match of men’s singles, Viktor Axelsen won the first set. It was not easy for Viktor Axelsen to win this set. Lakshya Sen had the lead for most of the time in this match. Lakshya Sen reached the first game point in this set, but despite trailing 20-17, Viktor Axelsen made a great comeback in this set and finally won this set by a margin of 22-20. He won five consecutive points and took a 1-0 lead in the semi-final match. From here, his target was to win the next set as well and he did so.
Viktor Axelsen won the second set easily
Talking about the second set, this set was also won by Viktor Axelsen. He won this set 21-14. Lakshya Sen had a great start in this set. Lakshya Sen was leading 7-0 at one point in this set, but Viktor Axelsen made a comeback from here and he went ahead 10-8. From here, a close competition was seen between the two players for a few points, but in the end Viktor Axelsen went far ahead of Lakshya Sen and he won this set.
Lakshya Sen can still win a medal
Even though Viktor Axelsen defeated Lakshya Sen in the semi-finals of the badminton men’s singles event, Lakshya can still win a medal for India. Although that medal will not be gold or silver, he can still win the bronze medal. He will play against Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia for the bronze medal. This match will be held on 05 August. Let us tell you that Lakshya Sen is the first Indian player to reach the semi-finals of the men’s singles event of the Olympics.
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