No More First-Game Blues, No Overthinking: How Lakshya Sen Sealed Hylo Open Title

Lakshya Sen celebrating after winning his first title of the season at the Hylo Open in Saarbrucken, Germany. Photo: Badminton Photo/BWF

For Lakshya Sen, the newly crowned Hylo Open champion, lack of confidence and recurring injuries have been the biggest hurdles in an otherwise impressive career. An immensely talented player, Lakshya has the ability to stun even the best in the business on his day. However, inconsistency remains a potent challenge. At the Hylo Open, he delivered his finest performance of the season.

In Saarbrucken, Germany, Lakshya enjoyed the best week of his season, beating Toma Junior Popov and Jonatan Christie in the semifinals and final, respectively, to end his 12-month title drought and claim his first Super 500 title since the Canada Open in July 2023.

Having finally ended his long wait for a title, Lakshya now hopes to stay fit and healthy. Injuries often compounded his mental struggles. His season had been largely below par following the high of reaching the All England Open final in March, where he lost to Lin Chun Yi. At two of the season's marquee events, the World Championships at home and the Asian Games, he was India's top seed but delivered disappointing…

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