Korea Open: Satwik/Chirag moves to semi-finals- Highlights

Satwik-Chirag beats Liang-Wang in straight games, seals spot in final

Satwik-Chirag defeats Liang-Wang 21-15, 24-22 to seal a place in the men's doubles final. An amazing duel between the Indians and Chinese Liang-Wang in the second game, but Satwik-Chirag wins the match as the most dominant team. This is their first win against the world no. 2 Chinese pair.

Satwik-Chirag takes 2nd game 24-22

Mighty smash from Rankireddy, the Chinese pair has no answer, but they claw back to level the game 20-20. Yet, no respite for Liang-Wang, Satwik's flat body smash gives the Indians another match-point opportunity. Chinese foils it. The Indians concede three match points now. Liang-Wang continues to save their back.

Now, Rankireddy's over-the-net smash sees the Indians through to the final. 

Game 2: Liang-Wang levels at 18-18

Laing-Wang wins nine of the last 13 points. They level the parity at 18-18.

Game 2: Tight fight between Satwik-Chirag and Liang-Wang

Chinese pair is using smashes brilliantly. Rankireddy's return hits the net. The second game has been so close. Only one-point gap between the two sides.

Game 2: Liang-Wang troubles Satwik-Chirag with flat smashes

Liang-Wang reduces the gap to 12-14. Fantastic exchange of shuttle between the parings. Satwik-Chirag gives a great fight but concedes two consecutive points as Liang brings flat body smashes into good effect.

Game 2: Satwik-Chirag claws back to take 11-8 lead

Brillant defence by Chirag and supreme control at the net by Satwik enable the Indians to fight back to take an 11-8 lead in the second game interval.

Game 2: Liang-Wang fights back

The second game has been close so far, with both pairings fighting back to level the parity. 

Satwik-Chirag take the first game

Excellent show by Satwik-Chirag. The world no. 3 Indian duo easily grab the first game 21-15, with Wang's return hitting the return. 

Game 1: Satwik-Chirag leads 19-12

Satwik has been phenomenal. Great placement and a bit of crosscourt half-smashes leave the Chinese perished.

Game 1: Satwik-Chirag leads 17-11

A jump smash from Satwik sees Liang sending the shuttle out. Indians take six points lead at 17-11.