Satwik-Chirag races to Hong Kong Open final with dominant win in semis

India’s top men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, secured their first final of the year with a commanding performance at the Hong Kong Open 2025 on Saturday, September 13. The Asian Games gold-medallist duo defeated Taiwan’s Chen Cheng Kuan and Lin Bing-Wei in straight games, winning 21-17, 21-15 in just 38 minutes.

This marks Satwik and Chirag’s first final since the Thailand Open in 2024 and ends a frustrating run of five semi-final exits earlier this year. Their breakthrough came at the sixth attempt, finally putting them back in contention for a title after months of near-misses.

The opening game saw a spirited challenge from Chen and Lin, who closed the gap after the mid-game interval. However, Satwik and Chirag responded with a series of sharp smashes and precise net play to regain control and close out the game 21-17.