Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advance to China Masters 2023 doubles final
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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty demonstrated their formidable attacking prowess yet again, securing a spot in the men's doubles final at the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament in Shenzhen.
Their powerful gameplay outwitted the Chinese pair of He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu, propelling the Indian duo into the championship match.
In an impressive display, the former world No. 1 Indian pair claimed victory with a 21-15, 22-20 win over the recently formed Chinese partnership of He and Ren. The Chinese pair, having secured a title just the previous week at the Japan Masters, faced a setback against the attacking prowess of the Indian duo.
The top-seeded Indian pair is set to confront yet another Chinese duo in the final showdown. Their opponents will be determined by the outcome of the other semifinal clash between Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi versus Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang.
Satwik and Chirag's badminton journey has been marked by notable achievements, including triumphs at prestigious events like the Badminton Asian Championships, Indonesia Super 1000, Korea Super 500, Swiss Super 300, and the Asian Games, where they clinched the gold medal, marking an exceptional year for the duo.
The BWF World Tour comprises various levels of tournaments, including the World Tour Finals, Super 1000, Super 750, Super 500, and Super 300, each offering different ranking points and prize money. The Super 1000 level represents the highest tier in terms of points and prize pool in the badminton tournament circuit.