Satwiksairaj Randireddy and Chirag Shetty (Pic Credit: Badmintonphoto/X) Satwiksairaj Randireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to their second consecutive men’s finals in the China Masters Super 750 badminton. The Indian couple ensured the victory of a direct game over Malaysian former world champion Aaron Chia and SOH Wooi Yik.The Asian Games, who recently won the Bronze World Championship and ended up as runners at the Hong Kong Open, defeated Aaron and SOH 21-17, 21-14 in the commanding performance.The Indians entered the match with the previous record of 4-11 against the Malaysian Olympic medalists. They recently defeated Aaron and SOH during their World Bronze Medal in Paris.The Indians showed an aggressive style of playing with strong defense and dominated the front court during the 41 -minute semifinal. The Malaysian side, especially Aaron, tried to keep its rhythm.The first game was competitive when both teams showed determination. The Malaysians built a 10-7 lead with four consecutive points, but Aaron’s three mistakes allowed the Indians to recover.In 14-13, Aaron’s net error moved the momentum to Indians. Satwik’s powerful breaking and mistakes of their opponents helped them reach 18-14. The exact return from Satwik gained four game points and secured the first game in the second attempt.The Indians started strong in the second game and took 5-2 leadership. Satwik’s powerful shots and the skillful pure game Chirag has expanded their advantage to 8-2. Although the Malays were closed at 6-8, the Indians kept the lead 11-6 during the break.The Malaysian couple reduced the gap to 9-11, but the Indians threw themselves to 15-9. In 16-12, Satwik released a strong breaking followed by a happy point of clean line, while their opponents continued their mistakes.Chirag closed the victory with a deep return and decisive breaking and confirmed their place in the finals.Read also: “D Gukesh is not yet 20”: Fide Grand Swiss 2025 was in many eyes Opener Eyes
