
Lakshya Sen, world number 11, will take on world number seven Li Shi Feng. The two know each other, having played 15 matches on tour over the years. Lakshya leads them head to head 8-7.
Earlier this year, at the All England Open, Lakshya defeated Li in straight games.
Can he give India a 1-0 lead today? Mind you, Lakshya hasn’t had a smooth tournament so far. In the opening playoff, he lost to Canadian Victor Lai in three games. He then defeated Australia’s Ephraim in straight games.





