Indian Duo Satwiksairaj and Chirag Triumph at China Masters Super 750

Historic Victory for Indian Men's Doubles Team

The Indian men's doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty showcased an impressive comeback to secure the China Masters Super 750 title, defeating China's He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu in a thrilling three-game match on Sunday.

This victory marks their third final appearance at this event, having previously finished as runners-up in the 2023 and 2025 tournaments. The match lasted one hour and ten minutes, concluding with scores of 11-21, 21-13, and 21-17.

This win adds to their season's achievements, as they had already claimed the Singapore Open Super 750 title and reached the finals of the Thailand Open Super 500.

The triumph serves as a significant morale booster for the world No. 5 pair as they prepare to defend their gold medal at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, starting September 19.

Their opponents, He Ji Ting and Ren, have seen their ranking drop to world No. 70 due to a lengthy absence from competition.

He Ji Ting is returning to the sport after a disciplinary suspension imposed by the Chinese Badminton Association (CBA).

In their previous encounters, Satwik and Chirag had bested the Chinese duo twice.

Throughout the tournament, the Indian pair faced three matches that went to three games, dropping the second game in each of those contests.

In their tenth tournament of the year, Satwik and Chirag chose to serve after winning the toss.

The match began with the Chinese pair quickly establishing a 5-0 lead, utilizing aggressive strokes and maintaining tight serves. He Ji Ting's jump smash helped them maintain a five-point advantage at 8-3.

Despite the Indians' efforts to penetrate their defense, the Chinese pair extended their lead to six points at the interval. The Indians struggled to keep pace, trailing 7-14 as He Ji Ting unleashed powerful smashes.

A service fault from Chirag further compounded their difficulties, allowing the Chinese to take a commanding 17-9 lead before closing out the first game.

In the second game, the Indians improved their performance, tightening their defense and prolonging rallies. Satwik's flick serves kept the Chinese pair on their toes, preventing them from dominating the front court.

The Indians took the lead at 7-6 after a competitive exchange, and a body smash from Chirag propelled them to a 9-6 advantage, although a service error from Satwik halted their momentum.

Chirag's quick interception and smash allowed the Indians to enter the interval with a four-point lead, having won seven of the last eight points.

While the first game featured short rallies, Satwik and Chirag extended exchanges in the second game, forcing their opponents to work harder for points.

A remarkable 45-shot rally won by the Indians helped them extend their lead to 12-8, and they soon surged ahead 17-11. They capitalized on the Chinese pair's errors to earn seven game-point opportunities, with Satwik sealing the game with an aggressive return.

In the deciding game, the Chinese pair initially took a 4-0 lead, but the Indians quickly closed the gap to 5-7. A series of flat exchanges ensued, with the Chinese maintaining a slight edge at the interval.

After switching sides, Satwik and Chirag kept the pressure on, trailing 11-13. The match intensified as both pairs engaged in rapid exchanges, with the Chinese pair managing to keep the shuttle low.

The Indians leveled the score at 16-16 after a service error from their opponents. They then took the lead at 18-17 when He Ji Ting found the net.

A fortunate net cord provided the Indians with three match-point opportunities, and Chirag clinched the title with a decisive smash.