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Satwik and Chirag Break China Masters Jinx Before Asian Games
Satwik and Chirag are an Indian badminton team.
They won the China Masters tournament in China.
They lost the first game of the final but won the next two.
Their opponents were China’s He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu.
The Indian pair said they changed their shots and played aggressively in a careful way.
They also stayed calm when the match became close.
Satwik’s improved serves helped them score important points.
This was their second title of 2026.
The win gives them confidence before the Asian Games.
They plan to train for 10 more days before competing there.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated China’s He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu 11-21, 21-13, 21-17 in the final.
The Indian pair won the China Masters Super 750 title after previously reaching the semifinals and final at the event.
The victory is their second title of the 2026 season and their first China Masters crown.
Chirag said a “mindfully aggressive” approach helped them recover after playing the wrong strokes in the opening game.
Satwik’s improved serving, developed during recovery from a recurring shoulder injury, helped the pair hold their nerve late in the match.
- Who
- Indian badminton players Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated China’s He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu.
- What
- They won the China Masters Super 750 men’s doubles title in three games.
- Where
- The final took place in Shenzhen, China, at the China Masters.
- When
- The final was played on Sunday in 2026; the Asian Games begin on September 19.
- Why
- Their tactical adjustments, improved serving, and calm play helped them overcome a slow start and win the title.
Key facts
- Final score
- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty beat He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu 11-21, 21-13, 21-17.
- Tournament
- China Masters Super 750
- Prize purse
- USD 1,250,000
- 2026 titles
- The China Masters is the pair’s second title of the 2026 season.
- China Masters record
- This was their third attempt at winning the event; they had previously reached the semifinals and final.
- Key tactic
- The pair shifted to a “mindfully aggressive” style after losing the opening game.
- Asian Games preparation
- They planned to train for the next 10 days before defending their title at the Asian Games.
Quotes
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
Indian badminton doubles player and China Masters champion
“It feels really special. Obviously, going into the Asian Games, winning a title definitely gives a huge boost that yes, what we are working for is in the right direction.”
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“Today, we kind of held the nerve. We didn't make easy mistakes in the end. So that was a positive from today's match. And we are just sticking to the game plan.”
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