Lakshya Sen gave a walkover to Kodai Naraoka in their Round of 32 match at the French Open 2026 on Wednesday, October 21. This exit adds to a tough year for the Indian player, who also faced early losses in the BWF World Championships, Asian Games, and the recent Denmark Open.
French Open 2026: Lakshya Sen pulls out of Round of 32 clash against Kodai Naraoka left File photo: Lakshya Sen gave a walkover to Kodai Naraoka. REUTERS REUTERS https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/czd7pu/article71608249.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20260923108L.jpg ANI Ichinomiya [Japan], Sep 23 (ANI): Asian Games - Aichi-Nagoya 2026 - Badminton - Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium, Ichinomiya, Japan - September 23, 2026. India's Lakshya Sen in action during his men's team semi-final match against China's Shi Yuqi. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/ANI Photo.
Lakshya has endured a tough 2026, suffering early exits in the BWF World Championships, Asian Games, and recently concluded Denmark Open.
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Lakshya Sen gave a walkover to Japan's Kodai Naraoka in their Round of 32 match in the French Open 2026 on Wednesday, October 21.
Naraoka will now face either Kidambi Srikanth or Ayush Shetty in the next round.
Lakshya has endured a tough 2026, suffering early exits in the BWF World Championships, Asian Games, and recently concluded Denmark Open.