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Lakshya Sen Outlines Reset That Powered His Australian Open Win

He credits mental coaching with Mon Brockman alongside tactical refinements under Yoo Yong Song.

Overview

  • Sen captured the BWF Super 500 Australian Open on November 23, defeating Japan’s Yushi Tanaka 21-15, 21-11 for his first title in 11 months.
  • He says he focused on process over results, blocking out outside opinions and rebuilding confidence after a run of early exits.
  • The 24-year-old describes a structured comeback that included weekly planning, targeted goals, and feedback on strength and recovery at Red Bull’s Salzburg centre.
  • He reports back niggles from the mid-year SingaporeIndonesia swing and says he now trains to avoid diving retrieves to protect his long-term fitness.
  • On returning home he joked about a medal-engraving mix-up shared by Chen Tang Jie, noting he checked that his men’s singles winner’s medal was correct.