India’s dynamic duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinched the Thailand Open badminton tournament title with a commanding performance.
Victory in Men’s Doubles Final
In the men’s doubles final, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated the Chinese pair Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi with a score of 21-15, 21-15.
Match Highlights
During the first half of the opening game, the unseeded Chinese pair posed a strong challenge to the top-seeded Indian duo. However, a successful review by Chirag turned the tide, giving the Indian pair a 12-11 lead after trailing 10-11 at the mid-game interval. Following this pivotal moment, the Asian Games gold medalists surged ahead to win the first game 21-15.
In the second game, Satwiksairaj and Chirag continued to assert their dominance. Despite a few errors that gave the Chinese pair a glimmer of hope, the Indian pair maintained their composure. They secured the second game 21-15, sealing their victory and the championship title.
Achievements and Milestones
Satwiksairaj and Chirag previously won their first Super 500 title in Thailand in 2019. This year, they finished as runners-up in both the Malaysia Super 1000 and India Super 750 tournaments before triumphing at the French Super 750 in March. Their latest victory at the Thailand Open adds another prestigious title to their impressive collection.
