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NDTV
4 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty Bow Out Of China Open In Semi-Finals
India's top doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bowed out of the China Open after suffering a straight-game defeat to Malaysian second seeds Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the semifinals of the Super 1000 badminton tournament here Saturday. The Asian Games champions once again found themselves on the losing side against the world No. 2 Malaysian duo, who have proven to be a persistent hurdle in their path. Satwik and Chirag went down 13-21 17-21 to 2022 World champions and two-time Olympic bronze medallists Aaron and Soh. This was the 14th meeting between the two pairs, with the Malaysians maintaining a dominant 10-3 head-to-head record. Notably, Aaron and Soh had also ousted the Indian pair in the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Olympics. "We had our chances, especially in the second game. I think we were not playing the right game. We were playing strokes which we shouldn't have, taking more on Aaron and I think that's what took the game away from us," Chirag said. "It was a good tournament but sad that we had to go out this way. We should have played a little more tactically. We had planned it but we didn't execute it as well. "It will take some time. think we're still not at our 100 % as yet. We need to get these matches. I think we can't be as sloppy." Despite the setback, Satwik and Chirag can take heart from another strong campaign at the Super 1000 level. The Indian pair had booked their place in the semifinals with a hard-fought win over another Malaysian duo, Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi, in the quarters on Friday. It has been a season of consistent performances for the Indian pair, who also reached the semifinals of the India Open, Singapore Open, and Malaysia Open earlier this year. While they have yet to convert those deep runs into titles, their steady presence in the business end of major tournaments keeps them among the top contenders on the circuit. They also reached the quarterfinals at the Indonesia Open and suffered a second-round exit at the Japan Open last week. "It was quite difficult after the Olympics. To change everything suddenly. I was injured, I changed my trainer as well. When we started again, we started quite few personal issues, then played All England, then lot of injuries," Satwik said. "So there is no right rhythm at the right time. Once you're playing good again, we are getting some break. "But overall if you look back, I think we are on the right page. We are doing all things right. It just needs to be believed. And it's just a matter of time I think. Once we get playing continuously Tournaments, I think we'll be there." The Indians have sent their entries for the Macau Open super 300 but the next big title will be the World Championships in Paris in August 25 to 31. "We are not putting any expectations. We'll see how it goes," Chirag signed off.
India Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
China Open 2025: Satwiksairaj, Chirag Shetty lose to familiar foes in semifinals
Former World No. 1 and India's top-ranked men's doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, crashed out of the China Open, a Super 1000 tournament held in Changzhou, on Saturday. The Indian duo lost in straight games to World No. 2 Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia, 13-21, 17-21, in under an was a subdued performance from the Indian stars, who had displayed impressive form en route to the semi-finals. The Malaysian pair dominated proceedings from start to finish, never allowing Satwik and Chirag-renowned for their explosive style-any space to settle or build momentum. In both games, the Indians were constantly on the back foot, unable to mount any sustained pressure on their defeat marked their third consecutive loss to Aaron and Soh, who continue to be a significant obstacle for the Indian pair. Of the 14 meetings between the two pairs, the Malaysians have emerged victorious 11 times. Notably, one of their most painful defeats came in the quarter-finals of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Satwik and Chirag are now enduring a title drought spanning over a year. Although they started the 2025 season strongly-reaching the semi-finals of both the Malaysia Masters and the India Open-a title still eludes them. Their most recent victory came in May 2024, when they clinched a Super 500 crown in Thailand. Their 2024 season was marred by injury concerns, following a disappointing show in the Paris the setback, the Indian duo can draw positives from yet another strong showing at the Super 1000 level. They booked their place in the semi-finals with a hard-fought win over the Malaysian pair Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi in the quarter-finals on has been a year of consistent results for the pair, who also reached the semi-finals at the India Open, Singapore Open, and Malaysia Open earlier in the RESULTS IN SINGELSMeanwhile, in the women's singles draw, India's PV Sindhu was knocked out in the Round of 16 by 17-year-old compatriot Unnati Hooda. However, the teenager's run ended in the quarter-finals, where she was defeated in straight games by former world champion Akane the men's singles, there was further disappointment as Lakshya Sen exited in the first round, while HS Prannoy bowed out in the second round. (With PTI inputs)- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
China Open 2025: Satwik-Chirag suffer semi-final heartbreak against Malaysia's Chia-Soh
Satwik-Chirag out of China Open (BWF/Badminton Photo) India's top doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were eliminated from the China Open Super 1000 badminton tournament after losing to Malaysian second seeds Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in straight games 13-21, 17-21 in the semifinals on Saturday in Changzhou. The defeat marks another setback for the Asian Games champions against the world No. 2 Malaysian duo, who have consistently proven challenging opponents for the Indian pair. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The match was the 14th encounter between the two pairs, with the Malaysians maintaining their dominant head-to-head record against the Indians. Aaron and Soh, who are 2022 World champions and two-time Olympic bronze medallists, had previously defeated Satwik and Chirag in the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Olympics. The Indian pair had reached the semifinals after securing a hard-fought victory over another Malaysian duo, Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi, in the quarterfinals on Friday. Satwik and Chirag have demonstrated consistent performance throughout the season, reaching the semifinals in multiple major tournaments including the India Open, Singapore Open, and Malaysia Open earlier this year. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? The pair also made it to the quarterfinals at the Indonesia Open but faced an early exit in the second round of the Japan Open last week, which affected their rhythm and momentum. Despite not converting their deep tournament runs into titles in 2024, their regular appearances in the latter stages of major tournaments maintain their status as top contenders in the circuit. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Sunil Gavaskar explains why he would choose to watch badminton over cricket on any day: ‘That's my favourite sport'
India legend Sunil Gavaskar said that he was a huge fan of badminton and he would prefer to watch badminton over cricket any time. He also said that it was his favourite sport and compared the 2022 Thomas cup win by India to the iconic 1983 World Cup win. 'I would play badminton. That's my favourite sport. You ask me to watch cricket and badminton, I'll go for badminton any time. It's just a fabulous sport and I think India is doing so well in recent times. Winning the Thomas Cup a couple of years ago is almost like India winning the World Cup in 83. So there's a lot of progress and we've had great champions. I love watching the sport,' he said in a video shared by Sony Sports on X. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐠𝐨! Sunny G offers Pujara a spot in his Pickleball team 🤝🤣 #SonySportsNetwork #GroundTumharaJeetHamari #ENGvIND #NayaIndia #DhaakadIndia #TeamIndia #ExtraaaInnings — Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) July 26, 2025 In recent times, some of the rallies, they go on for a couple of minutes. I saw one which was like a 100 shots. It was a doubles match and doubles are more likely to have these rallies. It's amazing, their reflexes and everything,' Gavaskar added. In 2022, India defeated the 14-time champions Indonesia to win the Thomas Cup for the first time. India were off to a perfect start as Lakshya Sen defeated Anthony Ginting by 8-21, 21-17, 21-16 in a thrilling tie. India's doubles pair Satwik and Chirag defeated Ahsan-Sukamuljo! 18-21, 23-21, 21-19, the most sensational victory of their career, to give India a 2-0 lead. In the third game, Kidambi Srikanth defeated Jonatan Christie 21-15, 23-21 to make it 3-0. They have done it without losing a match in the final. On Saturday, however, India's top doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bowed out of the China Open Super 1000 badminton tournament after suffering a straight-game defeat to Malaysian second seeds Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the semifinals. The Asian Games champions once again found themselves on the losing side against the world No. 2 Malaysian duo, who have proven to be a persistent hurdle in their path. Satwik and Chirag went down 13-21 17-21 to 2022 World champions and two-time Olympic bronze medallists Aaron and Soh.
News18
4 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Satwik-Chirag lose to nemesis Aaron-Soh in China Open
Agency: Changzhou, Jul 26 (PTI) India's top doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bowed out of the China Open Super 1000 badminton tournament after suffering a straight-game defeat to Malaysian second seeds Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the semifinals on Saturday. The Asian Games champions once again found themselves on the losing side against the world No. 2 Malaysian duo, who have proven to be a persistent hurdle in their path. Satwik and Chirag went down 13-21 17-21 to 2022 World champions and two-time Olympic bronze medallists Aaron and Soh. This was the 14th meeting between the two pairs, with the Malaysians maintaining a dominant head-to-head record. Notably, Aaron and Soh had also ousted the Indian pair in the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Olympics. Despite the setback, Satwik and Chirag can take heart from another strong campaign at the Super 1000 level. The Indian pair had booked their place in the semifinals with a hard-fought win over another Malaysian duo, Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi, in the quarters on Friday. It has been a season of consistent performances for the Indian pair, who also reached the semifinals of the India Open, Singapore Open, and Malaysia Open earlier this year. While they have yet to convert those deep runs into titles in 2024, their steady presence in the business end of major tournaments keeps them among the top contenders on the circuit. They also reached the quarterfinals at the Indonesia Open and suffered a second-round exit at the Japan Open last week. PTI ATK KHS (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 26, 2025, 19:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
