Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty Clinch Title at BWF Singapore Open Super 750, Ending Two-Year Drought

On May 31, 2026, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty celebrated a triumphant return to form with a hard-fought victory at the BWF Singapore Open Super 750. This win marks their first title in two years and stands as their third at the Super 750 level, achieved against Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammed Fikri with scores of 18-21, 21-17, 21-16, in a match lasting 1 hour and 13 minutes.

The Indian pair encountered a slow start in the opening game, as Alfian and Fikri kept the pace brisk and maintained effective dominance at the net. Rankireddy struggled to establish his backcourt game early in the match. However, a shift occurred in the second game, thanks to Shetty’s agility, which helped them regain momentum. A bit of fortune also played a role when three of Shetty’s pushes grazed the net before falling into the Indonesians’ side, allowing the Indian duo to build a significant lead that they ultimately sustained.

As the match progressed, the world number four pair demonstrated signs of reclaiming the high-level performance that once secured them the top global ranking. In the decisive third game, Rankireddy surged into action, initially taking an 11-6 lead. Although Alfian’s impressive reflex smashes allowed the Indonesian pair to close the gap, it was Rankireddy’s commanding presence that turned the tide. With Shetty’s strategic lifts drawing errors from the opponents, Rankireddy launched powerful smashes, clinching victory for the Indian duo as the Indonesians struggled to recover.

This victory symbolizes a significant milestone in their career, signaling a hopeful resurgence for the duo on the international badminton stage.

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