Satwik-Chirag storm into third China Masters final

On Saturday, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty unleashed their lethal attacking play and tactical acumen to ensure their latest chapter in the Chinese city would be one defined by resilience.

Returning to the gruelling international circuit after a frustrating injury layoff, the Indian duo battled past Malaysia’s Nur Mohd Azriyn and Tan Wee Kiong 21-16, 18-21, 21-11 in a pulsating 66-minute semi-final, their third successive victory over the world No.29 combine.

With the hard-fought victory, the fourth seeds booked their spot in the $1.25 million China Masters summit clash for the third time in four years, hoping to finally cross the finish line after agonising runner-up finishes in 2023 and 2025.