May 29, 2025: India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into the quarterfinals of the Singapore Open 2024, rallying from a game down to defeat the Indonesian duo of Sabar Karyaman Gutama and Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani in a thrilling match on Thursday.
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The Indian duo, seeded third in the tournament, showcased remarkable grit and resilience as they bounced back to win 19-21, 21-16, 21-19 in a fiercely contested battle that lasted 1 hour and 14 minutes.
The win is especially significant as Satwik and Chirag are returning to full form after a brief break due to fitness concerns. They will now face a stern challenge in the quarterfinals against the second-seeded Malaysian pair of Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin.
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While the doubles team brought cheer, there was disappointment in the singles draw as H.S. Prannoy exited the tournament early. Prannoy lost 16-21, 14-21 to France’s Christo Popov in the pre-quarterfinals, marking an early end to his Singapore campaign.
India’s hopes now rest on the shoulders of the in-form Satwik-Chirag duo as they aim to continue their strong run and secure a spot in the semifinals.