Thailand Open 2026 QF: Satwik/Chirag Enter SF, Other Two Crash Out

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Satwik/Chirag were the only one to enter the semi-finals while PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen lost in Super 500 Thailand Open 2026 played at Bangkok on 15th May.

The top seeded Indian pairing Satwik/Chirag Shetty stormed into the semi-finals with a two straight game win over T Nomura and Y Shimogami of Japan. The first game saw Satwik/Chirag producing a dominating performance right from the word go putting enough pressure on the Japanese pairing with a commanding 11-1 lead at the break. After the interval, Nomura and Shimogami tried their level best, but Satwik/Chirag won the first game comfortably at 21-12.

The second game was much better fight by Nomura and Shimogami with lovely shots keeping Indian pairing under some pressure. At the mid-game break, Satwik/Chirag took 11-9 lead at the break. After the interval, the Indian pairing looked sharp and never allowed any chances to their opponents to win by 21-13. They will face 3rd seeded Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzudin of Malaysia.

PV Sindhu went down fighting to the top seeded Akane Yamaguchi in three thrilling games. The first game saw both players struggled committing unforced errors. At the break, Sindhu had a slender 11-10 lead. After the break, the match ebbed and flowed with both players fighting for each point before Yamaguchi hit it out to give Sindhu the first set at 21-19.

Sindhu started the second game with a bang putting Yamaguchi under immense pressure with smashes and rallies. At the mid-game break, Sindhu looked to take the game away taking a 11-7 lead. Yamaguchi stepped up her game with all out attack and keep Sindhu under pressure. Despite good efforts by the Indian, Yamaguchi held her nerves winning by 21-18.

Yamaguchi started the third game with a bang putting Sindhu under pressure with an initial 5-0 lead. Sindhu showed courage coming back keeping Yamaguchi under pressure. At the mid-game break, Yamaguchi led 11-8. Sindhu played some lovely badminton keeping hopes alive, but the top seeded showed her class to win by 21-15 to move into SF.

Lakshya Sen produces a spirited performance against hosts and defending champion Kulvanut Vitisdarn before losing in two straight games.

Vitisdarn looked in great touch right from the word go putting on superb display of badminton keeping Sen under immense pressure taking a commanding 11-2 lead. Sen showed great fighting spirit in the second half of first game, as Vitisdarn looked in complete control with 20-14 scoreline. Sen fought back strongly saving 5 game points before Vitisdarn held onto his nerves to win 21-19.

Vitisdarn showed again his aggression keeping Sen under pressure with smashes and keeping him severe pressure. At the mid-game break, Kulvanut took a 11-8 lead. It was an impressive performance by Vitisdarn with solid defense taking the 2nd game comfortably by 21-16.

Results of Indian Shuttlers Quarterfinals (Super 500 Thailand Open)

1.      Satwik/Chirag Shetty defeated T Nomura/Y Shimogami (Men’s Doubles)- 21-12, 21-13

2.      PV Sindhu lost to Akane Yamaguchi (Women’s Singles)- 21-19, 18-21, 15-21

3.      Lakshya Sen lost to Kulvanut Vitisdarn (Men’s Singles)- 19-21, 16-21.

 








Satwik/Chirag Enter SF of Thailand Open 2026, Sen and Sindhu crash out 

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