- KR Bharat
- 2025-09-24
India’s star doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fell short in the final of the Hong Kong Open 2025, missing out on what could have been another major title in their growing career. Despite showing glimpses of their trademark aggressive play and powerful smashes, the duo struggled to maintain momentum against their opponents in crucial moments. Costly errors and missed opportunities proved decisive as the Indian pair couldn’t capitalize on their chances in the closing stages. While the loss is a setback, Satwik and Chirag’s journey to the final once again underlined their consistency on the world stage and reinforced their position as one of the top men’s doubles teams in badminton today.
