Satwiksairaj Randireddy and Chirag Shetty (Pic Credit: Badmintonphoto/X) The Indian premiere pair of men’s badmintons, Satwiksairaj Randireddy and Chirag Shetty have attributed their recent success to the development of the game and deviations on services developed over the last 16 months.The former world number one duo showed an exceptional performance after recovering from injuries and illnesses that held them far from sport. At the World Championship in Paris, they secured a bronze medal and achieved the finals in Hong Kong Super 500 and China Masters Super 750 tournaments.The nine -time winners of the BWF world tour, currently seventh in the world, focus on their tenth title. The newly accepted strategy is attributed to their recent success.“We tried to play side by side more often, especially the service to control the pressures,” said Chirag, who has relied more on the front and back strategy, PTI said.
Indie’s Satwiksairaj Randiringdy-Chirag Sheetty with Silver (or Photo)
“(Malaysian) Tan Kim coach told us that many couples are doing it, and we also felt it (strategy side by side). As soon as one serves, the other will divide in the front court to catch pressures. It really worked for us in the last two to three tournaments,” Chirag added.The couple improved their deviations for services, with Chiragus developing an effective apartment serves as its primary weapon. “In the last few tournaments, we have served much better than in the past year. The game is too fast to rely on one style. You need several ways to earn points, and we try to develop,” he said.The duo has faced significant challenges in the last 16 months, while Satwik dealt with the injury of the shoulder and Chirag, who had problems with the fit. Their evaluation during this period dropped to 27th place.“Everyone expects results, but there are not many factors in your hands. Returning from 27. To the TOP-8 within a few months of injury it is commendable. Despite the failures, we played countless semi-finals and two finals, which I think is really commendable.”Their second World Championship in the Bronze Medal in Paris provided significant support for their trust.“We had hard draws and opponents that we did not get well with in the past. The victory of these matches gave us confidence to believe again. This confidence helped us in the Back-to-Back (Hong Kong and the Chinese Champions in Shenzhen), even though we could not always cross the border,” Chirag said.“Compared to the highest couples, we lagged in this area. At decisive moments, we tend to attack rather than defend, unlike Koreans who remain calm and solid. If we can defend strongly under pressure, we will start much forward.Malaysian coach Tan Kim continues to lead her development and worked with them since his early stages of his career.“The friendship is strange,” Satwik added. “He joked to publish our pictures only after we win medals. He said in the worlds,” I can finally introduce with you.Players are currently short of their strict schedule.“We’re turning off our phones right now and spending time at home,” Satwik said. “I’m here to celebrate Dussehra with friends and Chirag also enjoys family time. Being back with friends and the family really helps to relax the mind before we return to Hyderabad for training.”With the upcoming tournaments in France and Denmark, they remain on their goals.“Maybe we haven’t exceeded the border in the finals, but the trust of the worlds has put us on the road. We just have to stick to our strategies, constantly evolve and make sure we are ready for other tournaments,” Chirag added.
