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Commonwealth Games Lakshya Sen delivered an outstanding performance to secure his second BWF Super 500 title by defeating Li Shi Feng from China in straight games during the Canada Open 2023 final.

The 21-year-old player from Almora showcased a remarkable display of badminton skills, combining exceptional speed and power to outclass the reigning All England champion Feng in an exhilarating summit clash.

With a score of 21-18, and 22-20, Sen demonstrated his exceptional skill and unwavering determination, emerging victorious and adding another prestigious title to his growing list of accomplishments.

Lakshya's victory in the tournament marks his second BWF World Tour title, following his previous win at the India Open in January 2022. Ranked 19th at the moment, Lakshya defeated Kunlavut Vitidsarn, the fourth-ranked player in the world, in the Round of 32.

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Lakshya defeated reigning All England winner 🇨🇳's Li Shi Feng to clinch the title 🔥💥

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In the semifinals, he achieved a dominant victory over Kento Nishimoto of Japan, who is currently ranked 11th in the world. This win allowed Lakshya to advance to his second Super 500 final and his first BWF summit clash in over a year. He won the match with a score of 21-17, 21-14.