# Lakshya Sen Crushes World No. 2 Jonatan Christie to Reach Pre-Quarters of All England Open 2025

URL: https://technosports.co.in/lakshya-sen-lakshya-sen-crushes-world-no-2-j/  
Published: 2025-03-14  
Updated: 2025-03-14  
Author: REMYA BABU S

***Lakshya Sen*** : India’s rising badminton star **[Lakshya Sen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakshya_Sen)** delivered a masterclass performance at the **All England Open 2025**, defeating **World No. 2 Jonatan Christie** in a dominant straight-game victory. The unseeded Indian shuttler took just **36 minutes** to seal his place in the **pre-quarterfinals** with a **21-13, 21-10** win over the defending champion in Birmingham.

> Flawless play by Lakshya Sen today to knock Jonathan Christie out of [#AllEngland2025](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AllEngland2025?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 🏸 in straight games.[pic.twitter.com/VAiyfHNSxW](https://t.co/VAiyfHNSxW)
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> — Janmejay (@janmejay4150) [March 13, 2025](https://twitter.com/janmejay4150/status/1900250065626972630?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## ***Lakshya Sen Stuns World No. 2 Jonatan Christie to Enter Pre-Quarters of All England Open 2025***

### **Lakshya Sen Dominates Christie in Straight Games**

Facing off for the seventh time in their careers, Lakshya showed immense control and confidence from the very first rally. The match started with Lakshya taking an **11-6 lead** in the first game, maintaining his momentum to close it at **21-13**. The second game saw a brief fightback from Christie, who leveled the score at **6-6**, but Lakshya switched gears, racing to **18-8** before comfortably wrapping up the match **21-10**.

This marks **Lakshya’s third victory** over the Indonesian star and a significant step in his quest for All England glory.

> Reigning champion Jonatan Christie 🇮🇩 rivals Lakshya Sen 🇮🇳. [#BWFWorldTour](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BWFWorldTour?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#AllEngland2025](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AllEngland2025?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/PS1YDiksuZ](https://t.co/PS1YDiksuZ)
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> — BWF (@bwfmedia) [March 13, 2025](https://twitter.com/bwfmedia/status/1900237924609765407?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

### **On Course for Quarterfinals – Next Opponent Awaits**

With this emphatic win, **Lakshya enters the Round of 16**, where he is set to face the winner of the match between **China’s Li Shi Feng and France’s Toma Junior Popov**. Lakshya, a finalist at the **2022 All England Open**, will look to continue his strong run and edge closer to a maiden title at the prestigious Super 1000 event.

### **A Masterclass in Strategy and Precision**

Lakshya’s aggressive shot-making and ability to read his opponent’s moves were on full display. His **defensive skills frustrated Christie**, forcing unforced errors and short rallies. The Indian ace kept his energy high, never letting the World No. 2 settle into a rhythm. One standout moment came when Christie attempted a deceptive drop shot, only for Lakshya to anticipate it perfectly and turn defense into attack, leaving his opponent scrambling.

### **Indian Contingent’s Mixed Fortunes**

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lakshya-Sen-za.webp)

While Lakshya’s win keeps India’s hopes alive in the tournament, it was a tough day for India’s women’s singles campaign. **Malvika Bansod** bowed out in the second round, losing to **Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi** in straight games (**21-16, 21-13**). Earlier, **PV Sindhu** also suffered a first-round defeat at the hands of South Korea’s **Kim Ga-eun**.

In men’s doubles, all eyes are now on the pairing of **Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty**, who are set to face China’s **Hao Nan Xie and Wei Han Zeng**.

### **What’s Next for Lakshya Sen?**

With his **power-packed performance**, Lakshya has established himself as a serious contender for the title. If he continues this form, the **All England Open 2025** could witness another historic run from the Indian shuttler.

## FAQs

### **Who did Lakshya Sen defeat in the second round of All England Open 2025?**

Lakshya Sen defeated **World No. 2 Jonatan Christie** in straight games **(21-13, 21-10)**.

### **How long did the match last?**

The match lasted **just 36 minutes**.

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