On Sunday, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the Indian men's doubles pair, emerged victorious in the Swiss Open Super Series 300 2023 after defeating China's Tang Qian and Ren Yu Xiang 21-19 and 24-22 in a closely-contested final. The second-seeded Indian duo, who won the bronze medal at the 2022 World Championships, displayed an exceptional defensive game and aggressive playstyle to clinch the title in 54 minutes against the world No. 21 pair. This victory was their first of the season, and it helped them overcome the disappointment of exiting in the second round of last week's All England Championships.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the Indian men's doubles pair, added another feather to their cap by clinching their fifth world tour title in the Swiss Open Super Series 300 2023. Prior to this, they had won the India Open and French Open in 2022, the Thailand Open in 2019, and the Hyderabad Open in 2018. The duo also secured the gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, solidifying their position as one of the best men's doubles pairs in the world.
In the semi-finals of the Swiss Open, Satwik and Chirag faced off against the Malaysian pair of Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi. In a closely contested match, the Indian duo emerged victorious with a score of 21-19, 17-21, 21-17, securing their spot in the final against China's Tang Qian and Ren Yu Xiang. With a solid defensive game and an attacking playstyle, Satwik and Chirag defeated the Chinese pair 21-19, 24-22 in a thrilling final to claim the title.
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