World · Singapore Bureau
American teenager Tan upsets higher-ranked Sen at badminton worlds
US player Garret Tan pulled off a notable upset at the badminton world championships, defeating India's Lakshya Sen despite a significant ranking gap. The result marks a promising debut on the international stage for the American teenager.
LSN Singapore ·
Garret Tan of the United States delivered an impressive performance at the badminton world championships, securing a victory over India's Lakshya Sen on his worlds debut. The 14th-seeded Sen entered the match as the clear favourite against Tan, who carries a ranking of 92nd globally.
The upset victory signals strong potential for the American player on the world badminton circuit. Tan's ability to overcome a substantially higher-ranked opponent demonstrates technical skill and composure under pressure in elite-level competition.
Sen, a prominent Indian shuttler, was among the tournament's seeded players heading into the match. The loss represents an early setback for the Indian player in his worlds campaign.
The result adds to the competitive depth being displayed across the men's singles draw at the championship. Tan's performance suggests the American contingent has emerging talent capable of challenging established players in the sport's elite rankings.