– PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen advance to pre-quarterfinals of women’s and men’s singles events respectively
– Lakshya Sen defeats world number 4 Jonatan Christie with impressive shots, including a viral ‘behind-the-back shot’
– Sen to face HS Prannoy next, while Sindhu likely to face Chinese He Bingjiao
– Sen shows great maturity and tactical acumen in match against Christie
– Sen wins first game despite initial deficit, dominates second game to secure victory
– Sen’s gameplay impresses industrialist Anand Mahindra, who jokes about him being an ‘alien with three hands’
– Sindhu and Sen optimistic about their chances of winning gold in the tournament