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.