'Speechless' Garret Tan silences Lakshya Sen and Delhi crowd at BWF World C'ships
American teenager Garret Tan stunned Lakshya Sen, the 14th seed and the 2021 World Championships bronze medallist, in a thrilling three-set match at the Delhi World Championships. Overcoming crowd pressure, a head injury and Sen’s aggressive play, Tan triumphed 19-21, 21-19, 21-17, marking the biggest win of his career.
On Court 1 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Garret Tan silenced local favorite Lakshya Sen in a grueling World Championships match. After an hour and 13 minutes into the Round of 32 contest, Sen was left on his knees, desperately trying to retrieve the shuttle from near the net. Tan, however, responded with lightning-fast reflexes, leaping into the air to send the shuttle back safely.
The Indian player, visibly defeated, struggled to compose himself before Tan approached the chair umpire to secure his victory. Overwhelmed by the experience, Tan expressed his disbelief, stating, "I'm still speechless right now. I just can't believe I'm playing tomorrow." The Indian crowd, typically fervent in their support for local talent, remained quiet as Tan focused on the task at hand.
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