Malaysia Open 2025: Satwik/Chirag Shetty Enters Semi-Finals
The Indian
pairing of Satwiksairaj RankiReddy and Chirag Shetty cruised past their
Malaysian opponent in straight sets to enter the semi-finals of the Super 1000
Malaysia Open played at Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur on 10th January
2025.
Right from
the word go, it was a closely fought affair as both pairs showed class with
their shots keeping their opponents under pressure. At the mid-game break, Ong
and Teo had a slender lead. After the break, it ebbed and flowed with both
pairs not able to convert match point. Satwik/Chirag fought back strongly to
level the scores at 24-24. They eventually won the first game 26-24.
The second
game saw Ong/Teo put on an excellent display of badminton putting Satwik/Chirag
under pressure with their service and smashes. Satwik/Chirag made promises but
did not capitalize on the chances. At the mid-game break, the Malaysian pair
had an 11-8 lead. Satwik/Chirag then showed their prowess with smashes to level
the scores at 11-11. The Indian duo put enough pressure on the Malaysian taking
points in succession and never allowed any sniff for them to make a comeback
winning the match by 21-15 to move into their third successive semi-finals of
this event.
Satwik/Chirag
Shetty will face the South Korean duo of Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae in the
semi-finals. Chen Boyang and Liu Ki will take on Maan Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun
of Malaysia in the second semi-finals.
Result of
Indian Shuttlers on Day 4 of Malaysia Open 2025
1. Satwik/Chirag Shetty defeated
Ong/Teo-26-24, 21-15.
Chirag Shetty/Satwik enter semi-finals of Malaysia Open 2025 beating Ong/Teo of Malaysia
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