New Delhi: The final match of the Thomas Cup 2022 on Sunday started between India vs. Indonesia in Thailand. In the first match, India’s Lakshya Sen defeated Anthony Ginting by 8-21, 21-17, 21-16, giving a lead to India of 1-0.
What a comeback by @lakshya_sen including this crazy point ? He takes ?? to a 1️⃣-0️⃣ lead.
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— BWF (@bwfmedia) May 15, 2022
Congratulations also poured in on the social media platforms for Lakshya’s remarkable win. Notably, team India will try its best to bring home the first gold of the tournament. However, a silver medal is at least confirmed for India.
The match started on at 11:30 AM IST onwards at the pre-decided venue in Thailand’s capital Bangkok.
Earlier, India defeated Germany by 5-0, followed by Canada by 5-0, Malasiya by 3-2 in the quarterfinals, and Denmark by 3-2 in the semi-finals, to secure its place in the final. On the other hand, Indonesia reached the final after thrashing China and Japan in the quarters and semis, respectively.
A user on Twitter namely Prajakta wrote, ”“It’s not how you start, but it’s how you finish.” From losing the first set 21-8 to making a comeback in the second set and going on to win the decider 21-16. Played, Lakshya Sen.”
“It’s not how you start, but it’s how you finish.”
From losing the first set 21-8 to making a comeback in the second set and going on to win the decider 21-16. Played, Lakshya Sen.#ThomasCup2022
— Prajakta (@18prajakta) May 15, 2022
Another Twitter user namely Siddhi said, ”Lakshya sen was down 3-8 in the decider to win it 21-16, i aspire to have the mental strength this champ has ay 20. FREKING EXTRAORDINARY, 1 up, 2 to go for history.”
Lakshya sen was down 3-8 in the decider to win it 21-16, i aspire to have the mental strength this champ has ay 20. FREKING EXTRAORDINARY, 1 up, 2 to go for history #ThomasCup
— siddhi (@_sectumsempra18) May 15, 2022
A user goes by the name of Kapil Choudhary on Twitter wrote ,”YEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!! Cometh the hour, cometh the man!!!! LAKSHYA SEN!!! The conditions were clearly against him, but he still pulls it out!! Ginting wud be regretting the choice of ends at the toss though, giving Lakshya the “good” end at crunch time!”
YEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!
Cometh the hour, cometh the man!!!!
LAKSHYA SEN!!!
The conditions were clearly against him, but he still pulls it out!!
Ginting wud be regretting the choice of ends at the toss though, giving Lakshya the “good” end at crunch time!#ThomasCup2022
— Kapil Choudhary (@kapil857) May 15, 2022
Check more reactions below here:
What a start from Lakshya Sen for India ?? in the final of #ThomasCup2022. Lost the first game badly and made a sensational comeback of 21-8, 17-21, 16-21 against a worthy opponent
Incredible and proud moment for a 20 yo!— Shrutika // Unreliable Car Season (@Shrustappen33) May 15, 2022
This is it. Let’s gooooo ????
Come onnnn @lakshya_sen pic.twitter.com/OUWYfjb3E6
— PRANNOY HS (@PRANNOYHSPRI) May 13, 2022
An outstanding performance by @lakshya_sen.
What a comeback!
A great start for India in the finals of #ThomasCup.
India -01
Indonesia -00Lakshya Sen is a star.
— Y. Satya Kumar (@satyakumar_y) May 15, 2022
Most awaited players of badminton Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth once again prove their worth by winning their respective matches in thomas cup#ThomasUberCupsOnVoot pic.twitter.com/9SQ9WBS9JJ
— susan? (@xx_suhana1) May 8, 2022
