Indian badminton players Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen delivered strong performances to advance to the quarterfinals of the Japan Masters.
Srikanth pulled off a remarkable upset by defeating world number eight Kodai Naraoka. The seasoned campaigner displayed exceptional skill and court composure to outplay his higher-ranked opponent and secure his spot in the next round of the tournament.
Joining him in the quarterfinals is fellow compatriot Lakshya Sen, who also successfully navigated his way through his respective match. Both players will now look to maintain their winning momentum as they progress deeper into the competition.