The Indian badminton star pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty achieved a historic feat by winning the China Masters Super 750 title for the first time. This pair secured a convincing victory over Chinese players on their home court, overcoming past disappointments.
The start of the final match was challenging for the Indian pair. The Chinese team He Zi Ting and Ren Xiangyu displayed aggressive play in front of the home crowd and easily won the first set with a score of 21-11.
However, Satwik and Chirag did not give up. In the second set, Chirag employed an aggressive net tactic, forcing the Chinese players to play under pressure, and the Indians leveled the score, winning this set 21-13.
The third and final set was a tense battle. Satwik changed his strategy, hitting precise shots from the back line of the court. When the score reached 18-17, Satwik's clever serve completely surprised the Chinese pair. The Indian team maintained its momentum and won the match, which lasted 1 hour and 10 minutes, with a score of 11-21, 21-13, 21-17.
By winning the China Masters, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty finally realized their long-held dream. This tournament is one where the Indian pair reached the final in 2023 and 2025, but in both instances were only satisfied with the silver medal. This time, they managed to get revenge on the hosts by defeating them in front of Chinese fans.
This marks the second major BWF World Tour title for Satwik and Chirag this season, following their victory at the Singapore Open. The win in China, where they had to play under pressure, demonstrates the strong determination and excellent form of the Indian pair. This victory, achieved on Chinese soil shortly before major challenges such as the Asian Games, will significantly boost the confidence of Satwik and Chirag.