Hong Kong Open: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy- Chirag Shetty Move Into Semis With Win Over Malaysian Duo

Last Updated:September 12, 2025, 15:03 IST

Rankireddy and Shetty registered a hard-fought 21-14, 20-22, 21-16 win over Junaidi and King Yap in a fixture that lasted just over an hour.

India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (X)

Ace Indian badminton duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured their berth in the semifinal of the Hong Kong Open on Friday with their win over the Malaysian duo of Arif Junaidi and Roy King Yap.

Rankireddy and Shetty registered a hard-fought 21-14, 20-22, 21-16 win over Junaidi and King Yap in a fixture that lasted just over an hour.

The eighth-seeded Indian pair started slowly, but once they reached 12-all, they surged ahead with powerful smashes, conceding little to their opponents and clinching the last five points consecutively.

The Malaysians found their rhythm in the second game and made a strong comeback, matching the Indians in court coverage.

After trailing early, they equalised at 6-all and then maintained their lead over the eighth-seeded Indian pair for most of the game until Satwik and Chirag drew level at 20-all.

However, the Malaysians managed to hold on and take the game, making it 1-1.

In the decider, the Indians elevated their game and did not allow the opponents to take the lead or pose any threat, securing an easy win in the end.

On Thursday, the world No. 9 Satwik and Chirag edged out Thailand’s Peeratchai Sukphun and Pakkapon Teeraratsakul to secure a place in the quarterfinals.

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