Lakshya Sen at Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates & Score: Lakshya Sen wins in straight sets, beats Julien Carraggi 21-19, 21-14

Lakshya Sen at Paris Olympics 2024 Live Updates: Lakshya Sen continues on his winning run after his first match got deleted, wins his second match against Julien Carraggi, Follow Sportskeeda for live updates on Lakshya Sen at the Paris Olympics 2024

Lakshya Sen gets the better of Julien Carraggi with a scoreline of 21-19, 21-14. It was not straightforward by any means. Sen was made to work really hard, specially in the first game when he came back from being behind for the majority of the game to pip Julien Carraggi. In the second game, things were much easier for him as Carraggi went off the boil and Sen made sure he pounced on the opportunity and finished off the match in straight sets.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 2: Lakshya Sen (IND) 21 - 14 Julien Carraggi (BEL) [Game 1: 21-19] : Lakshya Sen wins in straight sets. He put away a poor lift from Carraggi and finishes things off excellently. Both the players shake hands as Sen applauds a good effort from his Belgian opponent.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 2: Lakshya Sen (IND) 20 - 12 Julien Carraggi (BEL) [Game 1: 21-19] : Sen has 8 match points as Carraggi sends one more out of bounds. Can he finish it off at the first opportunity?

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 2: Lakshya Sen (IND) 16 - 10 Julien Carraggi (BEL) [Game 1: 21-19] : The easiest of put-aways for Sen as Carraggi lifts it only upto the mid-court. Sen looking solid for the win now.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 2: Lakshya Sen (IND) 14 - 10 Julien Carraggi (BEL) [Game 1: 21-19] : A couple of brilliant points from Carraggi and now he is looking to close the gap. Can he continue building on it or will Sen fight back?

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 2: Lakshya Sen (IND) 14 - 8 Julien Carraggi (BEL) [Game 1: 21-19] : A tight exchange at the net and it is Karraggi who fumbles again. Sen's lead increases.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 2: Lakshya Sen (IND) 12 - 7 Julien Carraggi (BEL) [Game 1: 21-19] : A couple of times has Sen now pushed the shuttle long and has conceded the point to Carraggi. He still has a 5-point lead though which should make him feel comfortable.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 2: Lakshya Sen (IND) 11 - 4 Julien Carragi (BEL) [Game 1: 21-19] : Sen storms into the mid-game interval with a hefty 7-point lead. It has not been the same from Carraggi who has looked a pale shadow of what he was in the first game and Sen has upped his game to march ahead.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 2: Lakshya Sen (IND) 8 - 2 Julien Carragi (BEL) [Game 1: 21-19] : Sen is now increasing the distance between him and Carraggi as the Belgian continues making unforced errors and the momentum is now firmly with the Indian.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 2: Lakshya Sen (IND) 3 - 1 Juilan Carraggi (BEL) [Game 1: 21-19] : A much better start from Sen and it seems like Carragi is still thinking about the first game. He is making soft errors and Sen should look to pounce on that.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 1: Lakshya Sen (IND) 21 - 19 Julien Carragi (BEL) : Sen comes from behid to win the first game!! Sesnational comeback from Sen who after trailing for the majority of the game peaks at the right time and finishes off the game with a typical smash of his and is now 1-0 to the good.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 1: Lakshya Sen (IND) 20 - 19 Julien Carragi (BEL) : A winner followed by Sen and then one by Carraggi before the latter hits it wide of the court and it is now game point opportunity for Sen.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 1: Lakshya Sen (IND) 18 - 18 Julien Carragi (BEL) : SEN HAS DRWAN LEVELL!!! Carraggi put one into the net on the backhand before Sen showed his prowess and put the birdie into the floor from high in the air and now it will be about nerves.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 1: Lakshya Sen (IND) 16 - 18 Julien Carragi (BEL) : As soon as Lakshya looked to close the gap, Carraggi strikes back yet again and does not let Sen get on level terms.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 1: Lakshya Sen (IND) 14 - 17 Julien Carragi (BEL) : Carragi takes the serve back and then is helped by a soft error on the return by Sen and the lead is back to 3 for Carraggi.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 1: Lakshya Sen (IND) 14 - 15 Julien Carragi (BEL) : We certainly have not been deprived of smashes as it is Sen's turn now. Sends a thundering one low to the right of Carraggi who can only put it in the net.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 1: Lakshya Sen (IND) 12 - 15 Julien Carragi (BEL) : A pinpoint smash straight down the line followed by a crosscourt one and Carraggi extends his lead again.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 1: Lakshya Sen (IND) 11 - 12 Julien Carragi (BEL) : A grueling rally comes to an end with Sen putting the shuttle in the empty space behind Carragi from the net. Sen has been able to control the rallies much better and he cut down the deficit to just 1 point.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 1: Lakshya Sen (IND) 8 - 11 Julien Carragi (BEL) : A lovely drop shot from the back of the court that has Sen lunging forward into his backhand side but he still cannot get to the shuttle. The Belgian has the lead at the mid-game interval.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 1: Lakshya Sen (IND) 6 - 8 Julien Carragi (BEL) : A thunderous crosscourt smash as Sen leaps in the air and sends the birdie to the floor with tremendous speed and that is the first one of those from Sen.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 1: Lakshya Sen (IND) 4 - 6 Julien Carragi (BEL) : Some serious pace from Carragi and he has taken a 2-point lead over Sen. He is keeping Sen guessing and not being predictable and that is what Sen is facing some trouble with.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 1: Lakshya Sen (IND) 4 - 4 Julien Carragi (BEL) : The serve is moving to and fro as both these players have started off in a fast manner. The Belgian seems to be up for the challenge in the early exchanges and is making Sen work hard.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 1: Lakshya Sen (IND) 2 - 1 Julien Carragi (BEL) : After two unforced errors on either side of Lakshya, Carragi plays an excellent rally. Sends Sen all around the court and in the end finishes it with ease.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Game 1: Lakshya Sen (IND) 1 - 0 Julien Carragi (BEL) : Opening point goes to Sen as Carragi hits the shuttle out of the sideline after getting to serve to open the match.

Lakshya Sen vs Julien Carraggi - Round of 64

Right then, it is almost time for action as both the players walk out at the La Chapelle Arena. They are now going through their warmups as the crowd, much more in favor of the Indian, anticipates a well-contested match.

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The Belgian, Julien Carragi, is no slouch himself and in his first match he gave Jonathan Christie a good run for his money as it took the Indonesian 3 sets to get past Carragi. Lakshya would very well know that there is no room for slip-ups and there is a lot at stake here.

For now, Sen will be looking to be get past his Belgian opponent and prepare for what could be a virtual knockout clash against Jonathan Christie, the world number 3. But let us not get ahead of ourselves and look forward to what is coming up next without thinking too much of the future.

Lakshya won his first match in the group stage against Kevin Cordon from Guatemala who was exited the tournament leaving this Group L with only 3 members which makes each match even more important with only one player going through to the Quarters.

The Indian contingent has performed as per expectations at Paris 2024 so far more or less and things are going to get bigger and tougher as we move forward into the competition.

Get ready for some Badminton action, folks! Lakshya Sen is all set to be in action for his second match, technically first though, in the group stage where he will face Julien Carraggi from Belgium.