American teen Garret Tan upsets world No. 14 Lakshya Sen at 2026 Championships Championships

American teenager Garret Tan produced one of the biggest upsets at the 2026 BWF World Championships on Wednesday, defeating India's world No. 14 Lakshya Sen in a dramatic three-game match to reach the round of 16. The 18-year-old, ranked 92nd in the world, showed remarkable composure in his senior championship debut to eliminate the home favorite 19-21, 21-19, 21-17 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.

Tan attacked aggressively from the outset, using his height and jumping ability to generate steep angles. He took an early lead in the first game but Sen recovered to win it 21-19. The American continued his aggressive approach in the second game, racing to an 11-4 lead before Sen fought back to level the match. In the decider, Tan surged to a commanding 12-4 advantage. Sen mounted a fightback to close the gap, and Tan took a medical timeout while leading 17-16. After returning to the court, Tan adjusted his attack and closed out the victory, sealing the match with a crosscourt smash on his fourth match point.

"I'm super happy with the win. It's my first World Championships, and defeating such a big player means a lot," Tan said. He noted that he changed his direction...