India, Oct. 15 -- Kidambi Srikanth's Denmark Open 2026 campaign ended in the round of 16 after the Indian badminton veteran lost a three-game battle against France's Alex Lanier on Thursday.

Srikanth made an impressive start and took the opening game 21-11. However, Lanier adjusted his approach, raised the pace and won the next two games 21-15, 21-15 to complete the comeback and book his place in the quarterfinals.

The defeat ended Srikanth's hopes of progressing further at the BWF Super 750 tournament in Odense, Denmark.

Kidambi Srikanth vs Alex Lanier: Match Score

Round: Round of 16, Men's Singles

Tournament: Denmark Open 2026

Venue: SJF Bank Arena, Odense, Denmark

Winner: Alex Lanier

Final Score: 11-21, 21-15, 21-15

Result: La...