Malaysia Open: Satwik-Chirag loses to Liang-Wang in final - Highlights
Catch the highlights of Satwik-Chirag's runner-up performance in the final of the Malaysia Open, a Super 1000 event, on Sunday.
World no. 2 Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost the Malaysia Open Super 1000 men's doubles final against world no. 1 Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday despite winning the opening game.
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Satwik-Chirag loses the deciding third game 21-17 and the match to world no. 1 Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang, who came from behind to win the year's first World Tour title - Malaysia Open Super 1000 title.
Final result: Satwik-Chirag loses to Laing-Wang 21-9, 18-21, 17-21
Liang and Wang are on match point. Liang's relentless smashing helps the Chinese gain four match points chance.
Flat smash by Wang. Satwik squats as the Chinese pair gains a 19-16 lead.
It is not a brilliant serve by Chirag. Liang wins a point.
Liang serves, but Chirag misses it. The Chinese pair gains an 18-16 lead.
Chirag's defensive shot goes wide after Wang hits a flat smash. 15-14 lead for Liang and Wang.
A flat smash by Liang. Chirag's return goes wide. The Chinese pair gains a 14-13 lead.
Satwik-Chirag draws level in no time. It is 14-14 now.
Wang hits the net as Satwik-Chirag gains a 13-12 lead.
Chirag's return goes long after Liang sends a high serve. It is 12-12 in the third game.