BWF French Open 2021: Lakshya Sen vs Heo Kwang-Hee Live Stream, Head to Head, Preview and Prediction

The quarterfinal of the French Open will see Frenchman Lakshya Sen take on South Korea’s Heo Kwang-Hee. Both the shuttlers are coming off a brilliant performance in the second round and will be looking to continue the momentum. Yew is looking formidable as he gears up to take on Lakhsya who has been in some fine touch this season.

Lakshya Sen vs Heo Kwang-Hee Match Details

• Tournament: BWF French Open 2021
• Match: Lakshya Sen vs Heo Kwang-Hee
• Round: Quarterfinal
• Date: October 29, 2021
• Prize money: $600,000
• Venue: Paris, France

Lakshya Sen vs Heo Kwang-Hee Preview

Lakshya is coming off a stunning win over Irishman Nhat Nguyen and Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew in the earlier rounds. Sen toppled Nguyen 21-10, 21-16 in a match that lasted just 45 minutes. while his clash with Loh Kean Yew lasted 40 minutes. The Singaporean was outshined by Sen in straight games of 21-17, 21-13.

On the other hand, Kwang-Hee too is coming off a brilliant start having defeated Wang Tzu Wei in the second round. The South Korean defeated Wang in straight games of 21-10, 21-18 in just 37 minutes. Heo was lucky to get a walkover against Tokyo Olympics medallist and Denmark Open champ Victor Axelson in the first game as he retired midway.

The Denmark Open 2021 was a forgetful affair for the shuttlers set to clash. Both Kwang-Hee failed and Lakshya faltered in the second round. Both the players will be looking to make up for the missed opportunity in what might be an interesting game.

Lakshya Sen vs Heo Kwang-Hee Head to Head

The French Open meeting will be the second time Sen and Heo clash in a BWF tournament. The last time the duo faced off was in the Hyderabad Open back in 2018. It was a Round of 16 clash where Heo had the better of the Indian as he was outclassed in straight games under 30 minutes.

Lakshya Sen vs Heo Kwang-Hee Yew Prediction

Lakshya, who is ranked 22nd in the world, is expected to face a steep challenge from Heo. The 26-year-old’s 159 career wins compared to Lakshya’s 164 means there is not much separating the two when it comes to experience. Yet, the Indian is expected to hold his ground against Kwang-Hee who is coming off a stunning win.

Prediction: Lakshya Sen to win

Lakshya Sen vs Heo Kwang-Hee Live Stream

The Lakshya Sen vs Heo Kwang-Hee live stream will be telecasted on the Star Sports 3 TV channel in India. Live streaming will also be available on the Disney+Hotstar website and app. For the residents of other nations, they enjoy the French Open live streaming on the BWF TV Youtube Channel.

Also Read | PV Sindhu signs deal with Deepika Padukone – Reports

Stay Updated!

Join our newsletter to receive exclusive updates and curated insights directly to your inbox.

Subscribe NOW