Indian, Nov 24 : Badminton star Lakshya Sen expressed delight after clinching the Australian Open 2025 men’s singles title in Sydney on Sunday, saying he was “very happy to end the season on a good note” following a year filled with challenges and injuries.
Sen produced a commanding performance in the Australian Open Super 500 final, defeating Japan’s Yushi Tanaka 21-15, 21-11 in just 38 minutes. With this win, he bagged a prize money of USD 475,000.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, as quoted by the Badminton Association of India (BAI), Sen reflected on the highs and lows of his 2025 BWF World Tour season.
“I have seen a lot of ups and downs this season, with a few injuries at the start, but I kept my hard work going throughout. I’m very happy to end the season on a good note. I’m excited and looking forward to the next season,” he said. “I am really happy with the way I played today and throughout the week.”
‘Didn’t want to relax in the second set’
Sen revealed that although he sensed victory during the second set, he remained focused on staying consistent point by point.
“In the second set, I had a good lead, but I didn’t want to get into my head or relax too much. In the back of my mind, it was there, but I focused on playing one point at a time,” he said.
He added that building momentum early was crucial:
“It was important to have a good start because the first set was quite even. Once I got the lead, I could finish it off. The second set started well, and I maintained the advantage.”
A season-defining victory
Facing Tanaka—who won two Super 300 titles this year at the Orleans Masters and the US Open—Lakshya displayed sharp reflexes, precise placement and total control throughout the match.
With this win, Sen becomes only the second Indian shuttler to claim a BWF World Tour title this season. Earlier, Ayush Shetty notched his maiden Super 300 title at the US Open.
Sen’s Australian Open 2025 win not only caps a turbulent season but also reinforces his resurgence ahead of the next competitive year.