Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Satwik-Chirag Break China Masters Jinx, Gain Asian Games Boost
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are an Indian badminton team.
They won the China Masters tournament in Shenzhen, 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 changed their shot choices and played aggressively in a careful way.
They also stayed calm when the match became close.
Satwik’s improved serving helped them win important points.
The title was their second of 2026 and their first China Masters victory.
They will now train before defending their Asian Games title in Japan.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu 11-21, 21-13, 21-17 in the final.
The Indian pair won their first China Masters title on their third attempt after reaching the semifinals in 2024 and the final in 2025.
The victory was their second title of 2026 and their 10th BWF World Tour title, according to one report.
They recovered from a slow opening game by using a more patient, strategically aggressive approach and trusting their defense.
Satwik’s improved serving, physical recovery and preparation helped the pair secure the win and build confidence for the Asian Games.
- 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.
- When
- The final was played on Sunday in 2026; the Asian Games are scheduled to begin on September 19.
- Where
- The final took place in Shenzhen, China, at the China Masters.
- Why
- Their tactical adjustments, improved physical condition, serving and composure helped them recover from losing the opening game.
- 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
- China Masters history
- The Indian pair won the event on their third attempt after reaching the semifinals in 2024 and the final in 2025.
- 2026 record
- The title was their second of the 2026 season.
- World Tour record
- One report described the victory as their 10th BWF World Tour title.
- Preparation
- They planned to train for about 10 days before competing at the Asian Games.
