Japan Masters 2026 Semi-finals Live Updates: Lakshya Sen behind in second game by huge margin
Lakshya Sen is eyeing a third final appearance of the season
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Fresh off his title win at the HYLO Open last week, Lakshya Sen is edging closer to another as he faces Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan in the semi-finals of the BWF Japan Masters 2026.
World No. 13, Sen, has been in terrific form at the BWF Super 500 event and is yet to drop a game in the tournament. The eighth-seeded Indian advanced to the semis with straight games win over home favourite Yushi Tanaka in the last eight stage.
He led right from the start against the WR-17 opponent, sealing the match in just 40 minutes, without trailing even once.
SEMI-FINAL BOUND! 🔥
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) November 13, 2026
Lakshya Sen marches into the semi-finals of the Kumamoto Masters 2026🇮🇳🏸 pic.twitter.com/Pr6T5we9Vy
Against Alwi Farhan, Sen will aim to maintain that form although their past meetings suggest this could be a tough match-up for the Indian.
In two meetings against the Indonesian, Sen has lost both times—the latest in the Indonesia Open earlier this February. He is yet to take a game off the World No. 10 shuttler, who is eyeing a third title win in the ongoing season.
Farhan defeated last year’s finalist Kenta Nishimoto in the last 16 before coming through compatriot Mohd Zaki Ubaidillah in straight games to reach the semis.
Both players are eyeing a maiden final appearance at the Japan Masters, with Sen reaching the semi-finals last season while the Indonesian has made it past the second round for the first time.
Where and when will Lakshya Sen vs Alwi Farhan semi-final match take place at Japan Masters 2026?
The semi-final match will be played at the Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium on November 14 (Saturday). It has a tentative start time 7:10 am IST.
What is the head-to-head between Lakshya Sen and Alwi Farhan?
They have only met twice on tour, and the Indonesian has won both meetings and both in straight games, the latest at the Indonesia Open earlier this February.
Has Lakshya Sen won the Japan Masters title?
No, Lakshya is yet to win the title at e BWF Super 500 event. His best performance is reaching the semi-finals in 2025 and 2026 season.
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