Lakshya Sen showcased exceptional resilience in the All England Open semifinals against Jonatan Christie, pushing the latter to the brink after a rocky start. Despite a stunning comeback in the second game, Christie clinched victory in three sets. Sen’s recent stellar performances, including a French Open semifinal, marked a significant turnaround in his Olympic qualification journey. Reflecting on his match, Sen aims to improve closing matches in two games. Christie’s advancement to the finals signifies a morale boost after a turbulent period, anticipating a tough showdown with Anthony Sinisuka Ginting. Meanwhile, An Se-young’s defeat against Akane Yamaguchi highlights her vulnerability, despite her dominant streak in women’s singles.