18‑Year‑Old American Upsets India’s Top Seed Lakshya at BWF Worlds
· Sports · India Today, Sportstar
Garrett Tan, 18 and ranked 92 in the world, stunned Lakshya Sen in the second round of the BWF World Championships at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi. He won 19‑21, 21‑19, 21‑17 in a 73‑minute thriller, marking the biggest victory of his young career. Tan had flown into Delhi on a Friday return ticket for a short trip and now faces the possibility of extending his stay to reach the pre‑quarter‑finals. The win silences a packed home crowd and forces the American to rethink his travel plans. Lakshya, India's No. 1, expressed that it was a good match after the upset.
Why it matters
The result alters the tournament’s competitive landscape and boosts Garret Tan’s visibility in a sport where India is a major contender. It also introduces uncertainty for Lakshya’s upcoming matches and affects expectations for Indian badminton dominance at the championships.
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