India’s Lakshya Sen continued his impressive run at the All England Open, defeating China’s world No. 6 Li Shi Feng in straight games 21-13, 21-16 to reach the semifinals in Birmingham. The win avenged his 2025 loss to Li and kept India’s hopes alive, with Sen now the only Indian left in the tournament.

Birmingham: Lakshya Sen continued his dream run and kept India's hopes afloat at the All England Open, stunning China's world No. 6 Li Shi Feng in straight games to storm into the semifinals here.

The world No. 12 Indian, who was a finalist here in 2022, ousted Li 21-13, 21-16 in the men’s singles quarterfinal that lasted an hour at the Utilita Arena on Friday.

The win also served as a sweet revenge for Lakshya, who had lost to the same opponent at the quarterfinal stage of the 2025 edition.

Lakshya dominated the opening game and built a comfortable lead before Li attempted a comeback midway through.