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Singapore Open 2025: Satwik/Chirag Loses In Thrilling Semi-Finals

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  The dynamic duo of Satwik/Chirag Shetty went down fighting in the semi-finals to the Malaysian pairing of Aaron Chia and Sooh Yi Wik during Super 750 Singapore Open played on 31 st May 2025. The first game saw both pairs earning alternate points. Both committed unforced errors before Satwik/Chirag showed domination keeping the Malaysian pair under immense pressure. At the mid-game break, the Indian pair led 11-8. After the break, the match ebbed and flowed, but Satwik/Chirag continued to maintain 2-point lead. Sooh and Aaron fought back strongly to level the scores at 18-18. The Indian pairing held onto their nerves winning the first game with narrow scoreline of 21-19. The Malaysian pair upped the ante right from the word go in the second game. They kept pressure with smashes taking a commanding 5-0 lead and maintained pressure consistently. At the mid-game break, Aaron and Sooh took a commanding 11-5 lead. After the interval, Malaysian pair maintained the pressure winnin...

Singapore Open 2025: Satwik/Chirag Enter Semi-Finals

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  The dynamic Indian duo of Satwik/Chirag Shetty entered into the semi-finals with a dominating win over new World number 1 Goh SF and Izzudin of Malaysia in the Super 750 Singapore Open event played on 30 th May 2025. The first game began with both pairs earning alternate points till 7-7. Satwik/Chirag Shetty kept the pressure on the Malaysian pair with smashes not allowing them any chances. At the mid-game break, Satwik/Chirag led 11-8. After the break, the Indian pairing continued their domination briefly before Malaysian pair tried to make a comeback. Satwik/Chirag won the first game comfortably by 21-17. The second game also began on a even keel with both pairs taking alternate points. Satwik/Chirag Shetty dominated with excellent shots keeping the momentum going. At the mid-game break, the Indian pair took a good lead. Malaysian pair put on a decent effort to make a comeback; it was not enough as Satwik/Chirag won with scoreline of 21-15 moving into the semi-finals. Sa...

Singapore Open 2025: Doubles Pairs enter into round 2

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  It was a good day for the Indian shuttlers as both men’s and women’s doubles pairing entered into the second of the Super 750 Singapore Open played on 28 th May 2025. The dynamic duo of Satwiksairaj RankiReddy and Chirag Shetty returned to action after long injury layoff. They defeated Malaysian pair of Choong HJ and M Haikal in two straight games. Satwik and Chirag struggled initially before coming onto their own putting the Malaysian pair under pressure. It was an impressive win by the duo winning with a scoreline of 21-16, 21-13. They will face Gutama and Isfahani of Indonesia. The women’s doubles pair of Tressa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand edged past Chang C-h and Yang C-t of Chinese pair in three thrilling games. It was a closely fought start in the first game before Jolly and Gayatri raced part to their opponent winning first game by 21-14. The second game started on an even keel as both pairs took alternate points. It ebbed and flowed before Chang and Yang came back ...

Singapore Open 2025: Round 1 Results of Indian Shuttlers

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  The Indian shuttlers had a disappointing day with only 2 of them progressing into the second of the Super 750 Singapore Open 2025 played on 27 th May. PV Sindhu eased past WY Zhang of Canada in two straight games. It was a dominating performance by former World champion putting the opponent under immense pressure. She won the match with a dominating scoreline of 21-14, 21-9 to move into the second round. It will be tough ask as Sindhu will face Chen Yu Fei of China. HS Prannoy stuns Rasmus Gemke in three thrilling games. It was a close fought start in the first before Prannoy showed domination putting pressure on the Danish. Prannoy looked impressive with 17-10 lead before Gemke showed great attacking skills to level the scores at 17-17. The Danish player put Prannoy under pressure winning the first game by 21-19. The second game started well with both players taking alternate points. Gemke had 11-8 lead at the mid-game break. After the interval, Prannoy showed his skills ...

Malaysia Masters 2025: Kidambi Srikanth Creates History

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  The 32-year-old Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth reached the finals of the Super 500 Malaysia Masters event played at Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur on 24 th May 2025. Kidambi Srikanth and Yushi Tanaka were unseeded in this tournament. The first game began with Tanaka keeping the pressure on Srikanth with lovely smashes taking 4-1 lead initially. The Indian made a strong comeback showing glimpses of his old best with lovely attacking shots. At the mid-game break, Tanaka had a 11-8 lead. After the break, Srikanth showed great defensive skills and also played aggressive badminton to reduce the lead and then level the scores at 14-14. The match ebbed and flowed before Srikanth won the first game comfortably by 21-18. Tanaka began the second game on a positive note taking 4-0 lead. Kidambi Srikanth looked in deep trouble trailing with scoreline 3-9. It was an amazing performance by the Indian putting pressure on the Japanese taking six successive points to level the scores at 9-9....

Malaysia Masters 2025: Kidambi Srikanth Beat Popov In A Thrilling Encounter

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  Kidambi Srikanth proved his worth with a stunning quarterfinal win over Toma Junior Popov of France in three grueling games at the Super 500 Malaysia Masters, played at Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur on 23 rd May 2025. The first game began with both players putting on an excellent display of badminton taking alternate points. At the mid-game break, Popov had slender 11-10 lead. After the break, it ebbed and flowed with Srikanth looking in complete control putting pressure on the French. Popov saved match points to level the scores at 20-20. Srikanth showed great spirit keeping the momentum going winning first game with a narrow scoreline of 24-22. Toma Junior Popov began the 2 nd set on a positive note keeping pressure on Srikanth taking a decent lead in initial stages. The Indian showed great spirit keeping the pressure on French. At the game interval, Popov had good lead. After the break, Srikanth scored points with lovely drop shots and smashes keeping him under pressure to ...

Thailand Open 2025: Performance of Indian Shuttlers in Round 1

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  The Indian shuttlers had a mixed day in round 1 matches of the Super 500 Thailand Open played at Bangkok on 14 th May 2025. Starting the session, Akarshi Kashyap defeated K Sugiyama of Japan in three thrilling games. The Indian began the first game on a positive note winning it by 21-16. It was a closely fought game with both players fighting for each point before Sugiyama won it by 22-20. The third game was another closely fought encounter as Akarshi showed her class holding onto her nerves winning it 22-20 to move into the second round. She will face Kathenong of Thailand. Unnati Hooda proved her worth winning against T Nithittkrai in three games. The first game saw Unnati showed aggressive intent right from word go winning with a scoreline of 21-14. The second game saw Thai player dominating in the initial stages keeping the momentum going. Hooda made a strong comeback before Nithittkrai won it 21-18. The third game was a closely fought game right from the word go. Bo...