Sindhu advances in Kumamoto Masters, Lakshya Sen makes early exit

Indian badminton star P.V. Sindhu secured a convincing victory in her opening match at the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2024, defeating Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan in straight games. However, it was a disappointing day for Lakshya Sen, who exited the tournament after a hard-fought loss to Malaysia's Leong Jun Hao in the men's singles draw.