Satwik-Chirag Storm Into Second Successive Final At China Masters Super 750

India's premier men’s doubles badminton pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, once again fell at the final hurdle, losing to the South Korean duo of Seo Seung Jae and Kim Won Ho in the China Masters final on Sunday, September 22.

The result came as a surprise given the dominant run Satwiksairaj and Chirag had displayed throughout the tournament. Since the Round of 32, the Indian duo had picked up wins in straight games all the way to the final, showcasing their formidable form.

The opening game was tightly contested. The Indian pair even managed to secure a seven-point lead at one stage, but the Koreans mounted a brilliant comeback to snatch the game. The second game began evenly, yet the South Korean duo maintained their momentum and converted opportunities to seal victory.