Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, India's premier men's doubles badminton team, concluded the Thailand Open as runners-up after a hard-fought final against Indonesia's Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin. The match, held at Nimibutr Stadium in Thailand, saw the Indian duo struggle initially, losing the first game 21-12. However, they displayed resilience in the second game, saving five championship points and pushing the score to 25-23 before ultimately succumbing to defeat in 53 minutes. Earlier in the tournament, Satwik and Chirag showcased their skills by defeating Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in the semifinals, winning a thrilling match that extended their head-to-head record against the Malaysians to 8-2. As the world No. 4 and top-seeded pair, they carried the hopes of Indian badminton fans, especially after the exits of PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen. The duo aimed to capture their first title since 2024 and their first final appearance since the China Masters in 2025, but fell just short in Thailand.