Satwik-Chirag Break Through to Hong Kong Open Final, Signaling a Return to Form

After a series of near misses, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have advanced to the final of the Hong Kong Open Super 500. The Indian duo beat Chinese Taipei’s Bing-Wei Lin and Chen Cheng Kuan in straight games, marking their first final appearance of the 2025 season. Their controlled and focused performance resulted in scores of 21-17 and 21-15, ending a streak of six semifinal losses. The victory highlights their strategic gameplay and mental resilience. The final will pit them against either Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang from China or the all-Taipei pair of Fang-Chih Lee and Fang-Jen Lee. This marks a turning point for the pair, reaffirming their status as a leading doubles team and boosting morale among Indian badminton enthusiasts, especially as the Paris 2026 Olympics approach. The anticipation is high as India looks forward to a potential gold.