Lakshya Sen Wins Hylo Open Men's Singles Title Ending Year-Long Drought
· Sports · Times of India, Indian Express, Sportstar
Lakshya Sen defeated Indonesia's Jonatan Christie 21-17, 21-10 in the men's singles final at the Hylo Open 2026 Super 500 tournament in Saarbrücken, Germany, ending his year-long wait for a BWF World Tour title. PV Sindhu secured the women's singles crown with a 21-12, 21-14 victory over Denmark's Line Højmark Kjærsfeldt, completing India's double title sweep. The victories marked the first time India claimed both singles titles at a Super 500 event. Lakshya's win came after a season disrupted by injuries and inconsistent performances, including a final at the All England Championships earlier this year. The tournament, with a prize pool of USD 500,000, featured top international players competing for major ranking points.
Why it matters
Indian badminton fans gain a major morale boost with both top players securing prestigious titles, reinforcing India's growing strength in global badminton. This success validates Lakshya's comeback from injury struggles and Sindhu's sustained excellence.
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