Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen was eliminated in the first round of the China Masters 2026 after a straight-sets loss to Victor Lai.
The defeat continues a difficult run for Sen, while compatriots Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty successfully advanced to the round of 16 in the doubles category.
The tournament serves as a crucial ranking event, and the early exit will impact Sen's standing as he looks to regain form ahead of the upcoming European circuit.