Satwik-Chirag Storm Into China Masters Final

India’s star men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into the China Masters final after defeating Malaysia’s Nur Mohd Azriyn and Tan Wee Kiong 21-16, 18-21, 21-11 at the Shenzhen Arena on Saturday. The victory marks the ‘Smash Bros’ third China Masters final appearance in four years.

Satwik and Chirag made a slow start, trailing 0-5 in the opening game, but quickly regained their rhythm by scoring seven successive points to take a 7-5 lead. They held their advantage to win the first game 21-16. The Malaysian pair fought back to take the second game 21-18 and force a decider. However, the Indians dominated the final game, winning 21-11 despite their opponents saving two match points. The 66-minute victory secured their place in the title clash.