Satwik-Chirag Fall Short in Thailand Open Final
Satwik-Chirag fail to cross final hurdle in Thailand

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Indian badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost the Thailand Open final 12-21, 23-25 to Indonesia's Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin. Despite their strong performance throughout the tournament, this defeat marks a two-year title drought for the world No. 4 pair.
- 01Rankireddy and Shetty have not won a final since their victory at the Super 500 event in Bangkok two years ago.
- 02The pair reached the final despite injuries, including Rankireddy's recurring shoulder issue.
- 03They previously won bronze at the 2025 World Championships, making them the only Indian doubles team with multiple medals at the event.
- 04In the final, the Indians struggled in the first game but fought hard in the second, saving four championship points.
- 05Rankireddy expressed that their confidence is returning, aiming for a comeback in upcoming tournaments.
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In a closely contested match, Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fell short in the final of the $500,000 Thailand Open, losing to Indonesia's Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin with scores of 12-21, 23-25. The world No. 4 pair, who have not won a title in two years, faced challenges throughout the match, particularly in the first game where they struggled to find their rhythm. Despite their strong performance in the second game, where they saved four championship points, they ultimately could not secure the win. This defeat extends their title drought since their last victory at the same tournament in 2021. The duo has been performing well despite injuries, including Rankireddy's shoulder issues, and they previously secured a bronze medal at the 2025 World Championships. Looking ahead, Rankireddy noted the importance of regaining confidence on the court, stating that they feel they are improving mentally and physically. They plan to skip the upcoming Malaysia Masters but will participate in the Singapore Open, Indonesia Open, and Australian Open in June.
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The ongoing performance of Rankireddy and Shetty is significant for Indian badminton, as their success can inspire upcoming players and boost interest in the sport.
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