Overview
- Sen defeated Japan’s Yushi Tanaka 21-15, 21-11 to win the BWF Super 500 in Sydney on November 23.
- The victory snapped an 11-month wait for a title and followed a dramatic semi-final where he saved three match points against Chou Tien Chen.
- He emphasized blocking out doubts and credited mental trainer Mon Brockman for helping him refocus on daily work rather than outcomes.
- Back spasms and niggles earlier in the year led to hospital checks and targeted strengthening at the Athlete Performance Centre in Salzburg.
- Technical work with coach Yoo Yong Song added shot variations to keep opponents guessing, and the win moved him to world No.11 with a top-10 return in sight.