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Lakshya Sen`s comeback victory highlights the All England Open 2025, while Malvika Bansod scores a stunning upset.

The All England Open 2025 badminton tournament kicked off in Birmingham, showcasing thrilling matches on its opening day. Lakshya Sen, ranked 15th in men`s singles, made headlines with a remarkable comeback victory against Taiwan`s Su Li-yang, winning the match 13-21, 21-17, 21-15. This win is a significant boost for Sen, who has faced challenges in recent tournaments.

In contrast, HS Prannoy faced an early exit, falling to France`s Toma Junior Popov with scores of 19-21, 16-21. The women`s singles saw a stunning upset as Malvika Bansod triumphed over Singapore`s Yeo Jia Min, ranked 12th, with a nail-biting score of 21-13, 10-21, 21-17.

Looking ahead, PV Sindhu and the men`s doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are set to begin their campaigns on Wednesday. However, the mixed doubles pair of Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath were unable to advance, losing to China`s Guo Xin Wa and Chen Fang Hui with scores of 6-21, 15-21. The tournament, held at the Utilita Arena, is a crucial opportunity for Indian badminton players to regain their momentum.

For more details on the matches, visit All England Open and Badminton Results.

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