Sydney, November 21, 2025 – In a thrilling quarterfinal clash at the Australian Open Super 500 tournament, Lakshya Sen overcame compatriot Ayush Shetty in straight games, securing his place in the men's singles semifinals. The world championship bronze medalist displayed a composed performance to defeat a resolute Shetty.

Sen's victory follows a hard-fought round of 16 match against Chinese Taipei's Chi Yu Jen, where he prevailed with a score of 21–17, 13–21, 21–13. This win marked Sen's seventh quarterfinal appearance of the 2025 season, showcasing his growing consistency and confidence. Sen demonstrated his attacking prowess early in the match against Jen, maintaining a narrow lead with sharp smashes and quick follow-ups. Although Jen attempted to disrupt Sen's rhythm, the Indian shuttler held firm and clinched the first game. After losing the second game, Sen returned to his disciplined and aggressive style in the decisive game, securing his place in the quarterfinals.

Meanwhile, Ayush Shetty had a remarkable run to the quarterfinals, including a significant victory over fourth-seeded Kodai Naraoka of Japan. The 20-year-old rising star defeated Naraoka, the world number 9, with a score of 21-17, 21-16 in a 68-minute match. This was Shetty's second win against Naraoka this season, highlighting his potential on the international stage. Shetty's victory was marked by holding his nerve in a tight first game and then shifting gears to dominate the second.

The all-Indian quarterfinal was highly anticipated, with both Sen and Shetty displaying impressive form throughout the tournament. Earlier in the tournament, Sen comfortably defeated Chinese Taipei's Su Li-yang with a score of 21-17, 21-13 to advance to the second round.

In other matches, the top-seeded Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty progressed to the quarterfinals, defeating Chinese Taipei's Su Ching Heng and Wu Guan Xun. However, it was a disappointing tournament for HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth, as they were knocked out in the early rounds. Prannoy lost to Indonesian Farhan Alwi, while Srikanth also faced an early exit.

Lakshya Sen's performance at the Australian Open reflects his renewed stability and form in 2025. With his seventh quarterfinal appearance this season, he is looking to finish the year strongly. Sen's journey has been marked by peaks and comebacks, and he now stands on the brink of another significant achievement.