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Indian Duo Smashes into China Masters Final!
6 Sep
Summary
- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reached the China Masters final.
- They defeated Malaysia's Azriyn Ayub and Tan Wee Kiong in three games.
- The final appearance is their third since 2023 at this tournament.
India's star men's doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, have secured their place in the LI-NING China Masters 2026 final. They triumphed over Malaysia's Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub and Tan Wee Kiong in a challenging semi-final on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Shenzhen Arena. The match concluded with a score of 21-16, 18-21, 21-11 after 66 minutes of intense play.
The Indian duo faced a resilient Malaysian pair in the semi-finals. After clinching the first game 21-16, Satwik and Chirag were pushed to a decider, losing the second game 18-21. However, they regrouped effectively, showcasing their attacking prowess to dominate the final game with a 21-11 victory.
This significant win follows their quarter-final triumph against Denmark's second seeds, Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen. The LI-NING China Masters 2026, a BWF World Tour Super 750 event, is being held in Shenzhen, China, from September 1 to 6, 2026. The pair's final appearance is their third at this tournament since 2023, aiming for their second title of the season.
