BWF World Tour Finals Highlights: Satwik-Chirag crash out in semis

Satwik-Chirag pocket the opening game

9 points in a row this time to close it out for Satwik-Chirag. 

It seemed like once the gap opened up, Liang and Wang just decided to let the game go in order to conserve energy. 

The Indians take the opening game 21-10.

Good stuff from Chirag

A couple of good interceptions at the forecourt in a flat rally from Chirag and the Chinese pair err to hand India the point.

Just as I type that, Chirag once again jumps on to the net within the blink of an eye to earn another point.

Satwik says he isn't to be left behind as he comes forward to pounce from the net. This is brilliant from the Indians. They lead 16-10.

Service error from Chirag

Much better from Liang-Wang as they win three straight points after the break before the Indians pull one back.

Chirag, however, hands the services back with the very next point with a typical service error. The Indians lead 12-10.

Satwik-Chirag LEAD!

This is impressive from Satwik-Chirag. They have pocketed eight of the last nine points and have opened up an healthy 11-6 advantage at the mid-game interval.

It's the usual game plan from the Indians, with Satwik at the back and Chirag manning the net. They have looked to attack Liang a bit more as well, in contrary to their match last week.

A close start

The Chinese pair had raced to a 4-1 lead early on, but Satwik-Chirag have held their composure as they equalise 5-5.

Not a lot to separate the two pairs yet.

Liang-Wang win the first point

The Chinese shuttlers start on a positive note as a defensive shot from Chirag Shetty goes wide, handing them the first point of the match.

Satwik-Chirag win the toss

Satwik-Chirag win the toss and as is their norm, they choose to receive first. 

The players are warming up on court now. We are just minutes away from the start...

Satwik-Chirag stride out!

Satwik-Chirag stride out to court No 1 for the all-important semi-finals.

Remember, the Indians have not won a title in 18 months. They have had multiple semi-finals and two final appearances this year, but have fallen short.

They are battling here to end that drought.

Kim-Seo win first men's doubles semi

Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae beat Isfahani-Gutama 21-9, 21-11 in straight games in the first men's doubles semi-finals.

The winner of the clash between Satwik-Chirag and Liang-Wang will face off against the South Koreans in the final.

HEAD TO HEAD

Satwik-Chirag trail Liang-Wang 4-7 after 11 head-to-head encounters.