US EditionIndonesia Masters 2026: Sindhu Shown Red Card in Quarterfinal Defeat, Indian Challenge Ends as Lakshya Also Loses
Both players lost in straight games at the Indonesia Masters quarterfinals as Sindhu received a red card and Lakshya failed to convert key chances, ending India's campaign.
- On Friday, January 23, 2026, P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen bowed out in straight games at the Indonesia Masters Super 500 in Jakarta, ending India's challenge.
- Chen Yu Fei's early interceptions and a half-smash built an 11-8 interval lead, while P V Sindhu's wasted reviews led to yellow and red cards, impacting the match finish.
- Lakshya Sen pushed his quarterfinal to tight margins but lost 18-21, 20-22 in 46 minutes after failing to convert key chances, while Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul's left-handed smashes and endgame touch decided the match.
- The results leave India without top singles contenders at the USD 500,000 event, with Hariharan Amsakarunan and M R Arjun losing earlier and no Indian participation in women's doubles.
- A pattern of left-handed winners has emerged across consecutive weeks, with Lakshya Sen eliminated by a lefty for the second straight week, and Sindhu now trailing Chen 6-8 after losing five straight times.
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Indonesia Masters 2026: Sindhu shown red card in quarterfinal defeat, Indian challenge ends as Lakshya also loses
P.V. Sindhu and Lakshya Sen suffered straight-game losses to their respective opponents in the women’s and men’s singles quarterfinals, marking the end of Indian challenge in the USD 500,000 Indonesia Masters.
Indonesia Masters: Red card drama as PV Sindhu loses to Chen Yufei; Lakshya Sen stumped by a lefty again as Indian challenge ends
Both PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen lost in straight games in their respective quarterfinals, thus bringing an end to India’s challenge at the Super 500 event.
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The Economic TimesP V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen lose in quarterfinals; Indian challenge ends in Indonesia Masters
India's challenge at the Indonesia Masters concluded on Friday. P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen were defeated in their respective quarterfinal matches. Sindhu lost to Chen Yu Fei, while Sen was beaten by Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul. Other Indian players and pairs had also exited the tournament earlier. The event was a USD 500,000 badminton tournament.
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