NEW DELHI: India's
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
and
Chirag Shetty
clinched the men's doubles crown at the prestigious
Thailand Open
badminton tournament on Sunday.
The dynamic Indian duo showcased their exceptional prowess and remarkable synergy on the court, outclassing their opponents
Chen Bo Yang
of China and
Liu Yi
of Chinese Taipei in a riveting final 21-15, 21-15 showdown.
The win on the straight sets signified their dominance.
With their relentless aggression, impeccable coordination, and strategic brilliance, Rankireddy and Shetty etched their names in the pages of Indian
badminton
history once again by securing this momentous victory on the international stage.
Chirag and Satwik, the reigning Asian Games champions, demonstrated their dominance against their world No. 80 rivals Lu Ming-Che and Tang Kai-Wei of Chinese Taipei in the semifinal, securing a convincing 21-11, 21-12 victory.
The pair shares a special connection with Thailand, as it was here in 2019 that they clinched their first super 500 title. On Saturday, they reclaimed the crown.
With their impressive performance, the Indian duo continued to make a significant impact on the BWF World Tour, advancing to their fourth final of the year.
They had previously finished as runners-up at the Malaysia super 1000 and India super 750 events before emerging victorious at the French super 750 in March.
English (US) ·