Twitter unimpressed as Lakshya Sen handed first-round loss by France's Christo Popov

03/09/2023

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Ace India shuttler Lakshya Sen started his senior career with a bang as he won the bronze medal at the 2021 World Championship, and followed it up with a gold at CWG 2022. But his recent form has been worrying, to say the least, and has crashed in the first rounds on two occasions this year.

This time around, at the German Open 2023, Sen lost to the world no. 41 Christo Popov in straight games 21-19, 21-16. This was his second defeat to Popov in seven meetings. This loss also brought about an end to India's campaign in the competition.

Meanwhile, his performance was not appreciated much by ardent fans across the world. Here are some of the reactions:

Sad

Christo Popov upsets 6th seed Lakshya Sen in the opening round of the BWF 300 German Open.
— M.Sudharshan (@msudh98)

True

Lakshya Sen's downfall is catastrophic.
— Sayak Dipta Dey (@sayakdd28)

They were horrible

India performed badly at German Open Badminton 2023 with 6th seed Lakshya Sen losing 1st round match to Popov of France. M Manjunath also lost men's singles 1st round match to Loh K Y in 3 sets. Tasnim Mir & M Bansod also make exit from women's singles event in 1st round matches.
— Naresh Kumar (@NareshK86614930)

Come back stronger

Upset with your recent performances! Put full efforts and avoid leaving doubtful line calls snd play on merit & your inbuilt strength. Best of luck fir future endeavours!
— HARISH (@ChoudhriHarish)

Is he?

Lakshya Sen is disappointing every tournament being a top-ranked Indian men's badminton player.
— Veemala (@veemala33)

Rough times

Lakshya sen was German open finalist previous year... This year he has crashed out in the first round... Surely going through a bad patch
— Shabdabhedi Mango Reddy🪷 (@themangoindian)

Seems so