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Nishimoto Ousts Lakshya Sen in Kumamoto Masters Semifinal, Ends India’s Campaign

The Japanese sixth seed prevailed 21-19, 14-21, 21-12 in 77 minutes at the Super 500 event in Kumamoto.

Overview

  • Sen had reached the last four after a straight-games win over former world champion Loh Kean Yew.
  • Nishimoto advances to the final to face either Kodai Naraoka or Wang Tzu Wei.
  • The result was Sen’s third loss to Nishimoto in six meetings between the pair.
  • Sen entered as the world No. 15 and seventh seed, while Nishimoto is ranked No. 13 and seeded sixth.
  • Sen was India’s lone semifinalist, with HS Prannoy exiting in the round of 16 and all doubles and women’s singles campaigns ending earlier.