Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty win their first Singapore Open doubles title in a comeback victory over Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri. The Indian pair, ranked world No. 4, secure the title by overturning an early setback in the final, losing the first game 18-21 before winning the next two games 21-17 and 21-16. The victory ends a two-year period without a doubles trophy for the duo, according to reporting across outlets. It is also described as a historic achievement for Indian badminton in the event, with the pair becoming the first Indians to win the Singapore Open doubles crown. The win is further framed as adding to their career milestones, with the title being their ninth World Tour doubles crown. The match result underscores their ability to recover after dropping the opening game and close out the final in straight turnaround games to claim the championship at the Singapore Open.
Satwik-Chirag win maiden Singapore Open doubles title after comeback in final
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty win their first Singapore Open doubles title in a comeback victory over Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri. The Indian pair, ranked world No...
- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty win the Singapore Open doubles title.
- They beat Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri 18-21, 21-17, 21-16 in the final.
- The win is the pair’s maiden Singapore Open doubles crown.
- It ends a two-year trophy drought for the Indian duo.
- The title makes them the first Indians to win the Singapore Open doubles event.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinched their maiden Singapore Open title, ending a two-year wait for a trophy. The Indian duo staged a remarkable comeback, defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri 18-21, 21-17, 21-16 in a thrilling final. This historic victory marks their first doubles title at the prestigious Singapore Open and their ninth World Tour crown.
2 months agoThe victory was particularly significant for the world No. 4 Indian duo, who became the first Indians to win the doubles title at the Singapore Open
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