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- Satwik-Chirag Denmark Open Badminton Semifinal Live Updates: Indian duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty eyes final berth against Japanese duo
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Oct 18, 2025, 19:37:47 IST
Satwik-Chirag Denmark Open badminton Semifinal Live Updates: India’s ace men’s doubles duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, advanced to the semi-finals of the Denmark Open 2025 after defeating Indonesia’s unseeded pair Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Rahmat Hidayat 21-15, 18-21, 21-16 in a tense 65-minute encounter on Friday.
In a gripping contest at the Jyske Bank Arena in Odense, Satwik and Chirag pulled away from 17-16 to clinch the opening game with four consecutive points.
The Indonesians, however, staged a strong comeback in the second, erasing a 10-4 deficit and levelling the match at one game apiece. In the decider, the Indian pair regained control early, using their sharp net play and powerful smashes to seal the win and secure a place in the final four.
The Indian duo will now face Japan’s world No. 10 pair, Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi, in the semi-finals on Saturday. Satwik and Chirag lead the Japanese duo 4-1 in head-to-head meetings, giving them confidence ahead of the crucial clash.
The pair, who have been in stellar form this season, are eyeing their first title of 2025 after consecutive runner-up finishes at the Hong Kong Open and China Masters last month.
In men’s singles, Lakshya Sen’s Denmark Open journey ended with a 9-21, 14-21 defeat to France’s Alex Lanier in the quarter-finals. Despite an impressive win over world No. 2 Anders Antonsen earlier, Sen struggled to find rhythm in the last-eight clash.
Stay tuned for live scores, commentary, and updates as Satwik-Chirag aim to book their place in the Denmark Open 2025 final!
Denmark Open Live: It's India vs Japan for a berth in the final
Japan’s Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi are no pushovers.
The experienced duo, currently ranked world No. 10, are former world champions known for their tactical gameplay and superb coordination.
They defeated Malaysia’s Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi in the quarter-final to reach today’s semi. Against India’s aggressive style, Hoki-Kobayashi will rely on their defensive discipline and counter-attacks.
The matchup promises a fascinating clash of styles — India’s power vs Japan’s precision.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty LIVE: Time to convert their form into silverware
The Satwik-Chirag partnership has been one of the most successful stories in Indian badminton.
The duo started the year strong, making back-to-back finals at the Hong Kong Open and China Masters.
Although they narrowly missed the title on both occasions, their consistency has kept them among the world’s best. The Denmark Open presents another opportunity to convert their form into silverware.
With powerful attacking play and improved defense, the Indian pair look determined to finish on top this week.
Denmark Open badminton Live: What happened in the previous round
Satwik and Chirag stormed into the semi-finals after a hard-fought 21-15, 18-21, 21-16 victory over Indonesia’s Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Rahmat Hidayat.
The 65-minute quarter-final showcased their resilience, composure, and attacking dominance.
After dropping the second game, the Indian pair quickly regrouped in the decider, using sharp net play and booming smashes to take control.
With that win, they continued their stellar 2025 run and moved one step closer to another final appearance on the BWF World Tour.
Badminton Live Score: Indian pair dominates H2H rivalry
It’s the semi-final day at the Jyske Bank Arena, and all eyes are on Satwik and Chirag, India’s world No. 2 pair.
They’ll be facing Japan’s Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi, ranked world No. 10.
The Indians hold a 4-1 head-to-head advantage against the Japanese duo and will be keen to extend their dominance.
Both pairs have shown excellent form this season, making this a high-intensity clash. The winner will book a spot in the Denmark Open 2025 final and a shot at the prestigious Super 750 crown.
Badminton Live Score: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of this intriguing semi-final
Hello and welcome to TimesofIndia.com's live coverage of the Denmark Open 2025 men’s doubles semi-final!
India’s top badminton duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, take on Japan’s Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi in what promises to be a thrilling contest in Odense.
The Indian pair have been in red-hot form and are aiming for their first title of the year after finishing runners-up in two consecutive tournaments.
Stay tuned for live updates, points, and reactions as Satwik and Chirag aim to reach yet another BWF Super 750 final!
Satwik-Chirag Denmark Open badminton Semifinal Live Updates: India’s star men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into the semi-finals of the Denmark Open 2025 with a hard-fought 21-15, 18-21, 21-16 win over Indonesia’s Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Rahmat Hidayat in Odense.
The world No. 2 Indian duo showcased grit and precision in a 65-minute thriller to set up a last-four clash against Japan’s Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi, ranked world No. 10.
Having finished runners-up at both the Hong Kong Open and China Masters last month, Satwik and Chirag are determined to go one step further at this BWF Super 750 tournament.
The pair hold a 4-1 head-to-head edge over the Japanese team and will look to continue their dominant form.
Meanwhile, Lakshya Sen’s campaign ended after a straight-game loss to France’s Alex Lanier in the men’s singles quarter-finals. Follow live updates, scores, and reactions from the Denmark Open semi-finals here!
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