India’s Lakshya Sen stormed into the men’s singles final of the Australian Open Super 500 after defeating world No. 6 Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in a gripping three-game semifinal at Sydney Olympic Park.

Sen fought back from a slow start to win 17-21, 24-22, 21-16 in an 86-minute marathon, marking a major milestone in his 2025 season and keeping Indian hopes alive after early exits of compatriots H.S. Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth.

This result sends Sen into his second major final of the year, following his runner-up finish at the Hong Kong Open. He also reached the semifinal of the Kumamoto Masters Japan earlier this month, underscoring his consistency during the Asian leg of the tour.

A Gritty Effort

Chou dominated the opening game with sharp net play and precise shot-making, ra

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