Lakshya Sen will open his campaign against World No. 1 Shi Yu Qi of China as Indian shuttlers were on Wednesday handed challenging draws for the World Championships, starting here on August 25.

It will be the fifth meeting between the two shuttlers, with Shi holding a superior 3-1 lead in head-to- head record against the Indian, who won bronze medal in the 2021 edition of the tournament.

Former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lakshya has struggled to rediscover his touch since the semi-final loss at the Paris Olympics last year.