Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Stun World No. 1 Pair To Claim Korea Open Title

Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy stunned Indonesian top seeds Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto in Korea Open final.

Since teaming up, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy's achievements have been nothing short of exceptional.

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In the thrilling finale of the Korea Open Super 500 badminton tournament, the star Indian duo consisting of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty showcased their brilliance with a remarkable victory over Indonesian top seeds Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto. Despite being a game down, the Indian pair displayed remarkable resilience, bouncing back strongly to secure a memorable 17-21, 21-13, 21-14 triumph in the men's doubles final.

Their journey to the final was equally impressive as they defeated the world number two Chinese pair of Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in a thrilling straight-game win. This latest victory adds yet another title to their already impressive list of achievements.

Satwik and Chirag have been a formidable duo, achieving multiple victories in various prestigious tournaments. They have secured triumphs in the Indonesia Super 1000 and Swiss Open Super 500 this year, further solidifying their position as top contenders in the badminton world.

All 👁️ on the Dynamic Duo once again 🔥

🇮🇳's @satwiksairaj / @Shettychirag04 register their 1st win over WR2 🇨🇳 pair Liang/Wang 21-15,24-22 in #KoreaOpen2023 to storm into the MD Final, their 3rd World Tour Final of the year👌💯

The #TOPScheme Athletes have been in formidable… pic.twitter.com/6V5YvCNUGP

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) July 22, 2023

Since teaming up, their achievements have been nothing short of exceptional. Their accolades include winning the Commonwealth Games gold, Thomas Cup gold, a bronze medal in the World Championships, and victories in various Super 300, Super 500, Super 750, and Super 1000 events.

The BWF World Tour, featuring six levels, is a testament to their prowess and consistency. With their remarkable talent and dedication, Satwik and Chirag continue to leave a lasting impact in the world of badminton.

Meanwhile, India's Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Anurag Thakur was one of the earliest to congratulate the winning shuttler duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. He highlighted that their latest win completed a hat-trick of titles for them.

🏸𝙃𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙤𝙛 𝙑𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙖𝙩-𝘾𝙝𝙞! 👑

Huge congratulations to the unstoppable duo @satwiksairaj and @Shettychirag04 for their historic triumph at #KoreaOpen2023!!💪

Scripting history once again as they became the 1⃣st 🇮🇳 pair to clinch the coveted… pic.twitter.com/Pw6j9ATNOa

— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) July 23, 2023

(With Inputs From PTI)