Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi

Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen, making his Olympic debut, overcame a challenging match against Belgium's Julien Carraggi, winning 21-19, 21-14 in 43 minutes. This victory came after his initial win against Guatemala's Kevin Cordon was annulled due to Cordon's withdrawal from the tournament because of an injury. Despite trailing in the first game, Sen showcased resilience, rallying from an 8-12 deficit to clinch the first game. He then dominated the second game, taking an early lead and maintaining control throughout. Sen is set to face third seed Jonatan Christie from Indonesia in a crucial match on Wednesday that will determine advancement to the pre-quarters. He expressed his focus on the upcoming match, treating the cancellation of his first win as a practice opportunity.