Lakshya Sen Advances to Final at Japan Masters Super 500 Tournament

In an impressive display of skill, Lakshya Sen has advanced to the final of the Japan Masters Super 500 tournament after defeating Indonesia's Alwi Farhan. This victory not only marks his second consecutive final appearance but also strengthens his chances of qualifying for the BWF World Tour Finals. With a recent title win at the Hylo Open, Sen is on a winning streak and aims to secure another championship. Meanwhile, Kidambi Srikanth's journey ended in the quarterfinals against Japan's Koki Watanabe. Read on to find out more about Lakshya's remarkable performance and upcoming challenges.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 14, 2026, 10:01 IST

Lakshya Sen's Remarkable Journey Continues

Kumamoto (Japan), November 14: India's Lakshya Sen showcased his exceptional skills by defeating Indonesia's Alwi Farhan in a thrilling three-game semifinal, securing his spot in the men's singles final at the Japan Masters Super 500 tournament on Saturday.

Ranked 13th in the world, Lakshya triumphed with scores of 21-12, 15-21, and 21-11 against the 10th-ranked and sixth-seeded Farhan, enhancing his prospects for qualifying for the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou.

This victory marked Lakshya's first win over Farhan, adjusting their head-to-head record to 2-1 in favor of the Indian player.

Seeded eighth in the tournament, Lakshya has been in excellent form, having recently clinched the Hylo Open title. His latest win propels him into another final as he strives for a spot in the season-ending tournament.

Currently, Lakshya holds the 12th position in the BWF World Tour rankings with 64,980 points, needing to break into the top eight to qualify for the finals.

In the quarterfinals, he achieved a straight-games victory over Japan's Yushi Tanaka, winning 21-16, 21-15 to advance to the semifinals.

In the final, Lakshya will compete against the winner of the semifinal match between Japan's Koki Watanabe and Thailand's second seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn.

With his winning momentum, Lakshya aims to secure another title following his success at the Hylo Open.

On a different note, India's Kidambi Srikanth exited the tournament after a straight-games loss to Japan's Koki Watanabe in the quarterfinals, with scores of 22-24, 15-21 in a tightly contested match.