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Shoulder Injury Forces Indian Doubles Pair Out of Indonesia Open
3 Jun
Summary
- Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy retired from their first-round match.
- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy is dealing with a recurring shoulder niggle.
- The duo recently won the Singapore Open after a title drought.
Indian doubles pair Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy were forced to retire from their first-round match at the Indonesia Open 2026 on Wednesday. The decision came during their match against Malaysia's Aaron Tai and Kang Khai Xing, with the score at 6-11 in the first game.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, aged 25, was observed indicating discomfort in his right shoulder. This is a known niggle that had previously caused the pair to withdraw from the Badminton Asia Championship earlier in the year.
The Badminton Association of India confirmed the withdrawal and stated the focus would now be on recovery and rehabilitation for upcoming tournaments. They expressed well wishes for Satwik's swift recovery.
This unfortunate exit follows a significant victory for the Indian duo, as they secured the Singapore Open title last week. This win marked their first championship in two years, with their last triumph being the Thailand Open in 2024. Prior to their Singapore win, they had reached four consecutive finals but finished as runners-up.
