The excitement is soaring for Indian badminton fans as Lakshya Sen, the country’s ace shuttler, has powered his way into the semifinals of the Macau Open 2025. This marks a significant milestone for Sen as he aims to reach his first final of the year.
Sen’s journey to the semifinals has been nothing short of impressive, showcasing his signature aggressive play and unyielding spirit.
He will now face a formidable challenge in the semifinals against Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan, the number 5 seed and the former World Junior Champion.
The clash is set to be a tactical masterclass, and fans in India will be eager to see if Sen can overcome the rising Indonesian star to secure a spot in the final.
But Lakshya Sen is not the only Indian player making waves. The country also has another semifinalist in the men’s singles category, Tharun Mannepalli, who has had a dream run in the tournament.
Mannepalli will be up against Malaysia’s Justin Hoh in what promises to be another thrilling encounter.
For fans in India and surrounding regions, here’s how you can catch all the live action:
Broadcaster: JioStar
Channels:
- Star Sports 2
- Star Sports 2 HD
- Star Sports 3
- Select 1
- Select 1 HD
- Star Sports Select 2
- Star Sports Select 2 HD
- Star Sports Khel
Streaming:
- JioHotstar
Indian fans have a host of options to watch their favorite shuttlers in action. Both Lakshya Sen and Tharun Mannepalli have the chance to make it a memorable day for Indian badminton, and all eyes will be on them as they compete for a place in the coveted Macau Open final. Don’t miss out on what promises to be a day of high-octane badminton!