'Shenzhen win has given us confidence': Satwik-Chirag turn focus to Asian Games
Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured their first China Masters Super 750 title after a comeback victory. The win provides the duo with significant momentum as they prepare for the upcoming Asian Games.
Why it matters
The pair's performance is a major indicator of India's competitiveness in international badminton ahead of major continental tournaments.
NEW DELHI: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have built a reputation for doing things the hard way. They fall behind, regroup, and more often than not, find a way back.On Sunday in Shenzhen, that familiar script delivered one of their most important victories of the season. The Indian pair rallied from a set down to defeat China's He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu 11-21, 21-13, 21-17 and lift their maiden China Masters Super 750 title, ending a run of two previous final defeats at the tournament.The triumph was significant beyond the trophy. Just two weeks earlier, Satwik and Chirag had walked away from the World Championships in New Delhi devastated after surrendering a winning position in the quarterfinals.
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