Satwik-Chirag credit battle with injuries, 2022 Thomas Cup triumph for Thailand Open final run
Satwik and Chirag fought back after losing the opening game and will face Indonesia’s Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin for their first title of the season.
- On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into the Thailand Open 2026 men's doubles final in Bangkok after a gritty three-game victory over Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin.
- After dropping the opening game 19-21, the Indians countered the Malaysians' net-dominated tactics by adjusting their strategy to regain attacking momentum.
- The 82-minute semifinal ended 19-21, 22-20, 21-16, securing Satwik and Chirag's first final appearance of the 2026 season at the $500,000 tournament.
- Facing Indonesia's Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin in Sunday's summit clash, the Indians aim to secure their first title of the season.
- Maintaining momentum after their Thomas Cup bronze, Chirag said, "Hopefully we can go and win the title," as the pair relies on strategic coaching adjustments.
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Satwik-Chirag reach Thailand Open 2026 final, defeating Malaysian pair in penultimate clash
In a major moment for Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the Indian duo have reached their first final of the 2026 season, qualifying for the Thailand Open 2026 final. It is worth noting that the Thailand Open is a BWF World Tour Super 500 event, and the semi-final was held in Bangkok on May 16. Notably, Satwik and Chirag were the top-seeded Indian duo, and they managed to register a brilliant win against the Malaysian pair of Goh Sze F…
Satwik/Chirag Vs Goh/Izzuddin Highlights, Thailand Open SF: Indians Bounce Back After Losing First Game To Reach Final
Thailand Open Badminton Highlights: Catch play-by-play updates from the BWF Super 500 Thailand Open 2026 semi-final between Satwiksairaj Rankireddy / Chirag Shetty and Goh Sze Fei / Nur Izzuddin on Saturday, 16 May as it happened in Bangkok
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Enter Thailand Open Final After Thrilling Win Over Malaysia
A gritty Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty showed nerves of steel as they stormed into the men's doubles final with a riveting three-game win over Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin at the Thailand Open.
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