Lakshya Sen secured his first-ever Syed Modi International badminton title with a commanding win over Singapore’s Jia Teh, finishing 21-6, 21-7 in just 31 minutes.
Right from the start, Lakshya was in control. He stormed to an 8-0 lead, leaving Jia Teh struggling to catch up. With sharp attacks and consistent play, Lakshya made it tough for his opponent to find any rhythm.
By the break in the first game, Lakshya had a solid 11-4 lead and didn’t look back, wrapping it up 21-6 in just 12 minutes. The second game wasn’t much different. Lakshya took charge early, racing to an 11-1 lead. Though Jia Teh tried to put up some resistance, Lakshya stayed calm and finished the match 21-7 to claim the title.
After the match, Lakshya shared his thoughts on the win. “It felt great to step on the court today. My preparation was on point, and the crowd’s energy really pushed me forward,” he said.
He also made it clear that this is just the start, with big plans for next year’s tournaments.