Badminton
Malaysia Open 2025: Satwik-Chirag lose to Kim-Seo in the semi-final - Highlights
Catch all the Highlights from the semi-final match of the men's doubles pairing of Satwik-Chirag at the Malaysia Open.
Chirag Shetty (left) expressed displeasure after yet another semi-final exit. (Photo credit: BAI Media)
Indian men's doubles pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were in action at the semi-final of the Malaysia Open at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.
The Indian duo of Satwik and Chirag were the only seeded pair in the competition and were taking on the South Korean pair of Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae in the semi-final at 3:00 PM IST.
As it happened:
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- 11 Jan 2025 10:22 AM GMT
A massive lead for the Korean pair, looks comfortable to take the opening game
Game-1: Satwik-Chirag (IND) 9-18 Kim-Seo (KOR)
- 11 Jan 2025 10:19 AM GMT
Korean players showing some exceptional play on the net with quick movements
Game-1: Satwik-Chirag (IND) 8-14 Kim-Seo (KOR)
- 11 Jan 2025 10:15 AM GMT
Korean pair takes a good lead at the mid-game interval, showcasing an all-around play
Game-1: Satwik-Chirag (IND) 6-11 Kim-Seo (KOR)
- 11 Jan 2025 10:12 AM GMT
A good interception on the net from Chirag, keeping the deficit within reach
Game-1: Satwik-Chirag (IND) 6-7 Kim-Seo (KOR)
- 11 Jan 2025 10:09 AM GMT
A close start to the game with both the pairs showing some good net play
Game-1: Satwik-Chirag (IND) 4-4 Kim-Seo (KOR)
- 11 Jan 2025 9:30 AM GMT
This will be the first meeting between the two pairs
This is the first meeting between the two pairs at the BWF World Tour
But, it will still be a match to watch out for as Seo Seung Jae is the reigning world champion, with his former partner Kang Min-hyuk.
On the other hand, Kim Won Ho is the Paris Olympic silver medalist in the mixed doubles category alongside his partner, Jeong Na-eun
