Velavan Senthilkumar upset in London Open quarterfinals

India’s Velavan Senthilkumar was eliminated from the London Open in London on November 08, 2026 when he lost in the men’s quarterfinals to France’s Amir Khaled-Jousselin.

The match was part of the $18,000 PSA Challenger event in London. Senthilkumar is World No 42 and entered the draw as the second seed, while his opponent Amir Khaled-Jousselin is listed as World No 99.

Khaled-Jousselin won in straight games, 11-13, 6-11, 7-11. The result was described in reports as a major upset at the tournament.

Earlier this week Senthilkumar had captured his second PSA Copper-level crown at the Czech Open, a title he won prior to travelling to London.

Senthilkumar’s defeat in the quarterfinals ends his run at the London Open at the last-eight stage.