Historic Achievement for Indian Men's Doubles at BWF World Tour Finals 2025

In a groundbreaking achievement, India's top men's doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, have reached the semi-finals of the BWF World Tour Finals 2025. This marks the first time an Indian men's doubles team has accomplished this feat. Their journey included a thrilling comeback victory against Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, avenging a previous Olympic defeat. With a flawless run in the group stage, they are now set to face the same Malaysian pair again in the semi-finals, aiming for their first title at this prestigious event.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 19, 2025, 23:34 IST

Historic Milestone Achieved

India's leading men's doubles team, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, made history at the BWF World Tour Finals 2025 by becoming the first Indian men's doubles duo to reach the semi-finals of this prestigious event.

Dramatic Comeback Secures Semi-Final Spot

The World No. 3 pair clinched their semi-final position with a thrilling comeback victory, winning 17-21, 21-18, 21-15 against the world No. 2 team, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik from Malaysia. After losing the first game, Satwik and Chirag dominated the next two games, finishing as the top team in Group B.

Revenge and Momentum

This victory was particularly meaningful as it avenged their earlier defeat to the Malaysian pair at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, marking a significant moment in their careers. The Indian duo had previously shown strong performance in the group stage, starting with a comeback win against China's Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang, followed by a decisive victory over Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri. Their unbeaten run in a challenging group highlighted their exceptional form.

Upcoming Semi-Final Challenge

In the semi-finals, Satwik and Chirag will face Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang once more, having already defeated them in the group stage. A win in this match will propel them into the finals as they aim for their first World Tour Finals title.