Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the prominent Indian men’s doubles team, have advanced to the final of the 2025 Hong Kong Open Super 500. They overcame a series of semifinal defeats by defeating Bing-Wei Lin and Chen Cheng Kuan from Chinese Taipei with scores of 21-17 and 21-15. The win is particularly significant as it ends a string of six semifinal losses. Their aggressive style and controlled net play helped them secure the victory, allowing them to reach their first final of the season. The final match will be against either Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang from China or the Taipei pair of Fang-Chih Lee and Fang-Jen Lee. This performance is a positive development for Indian badminton fans, especially with the Paris 2026 Olympics approaching. The duo’s ability to bounce back from previous losses demonstrates their mental fortitude.
Satwik and Chirag Reach Hong Kong Open Final, Overcoming Semifinal Hurdles
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