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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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- 14 Jan 2024 10:24 AM GMT
Game 3: Satwik-Chirag leads 12-10
Satwik-Chirag gains a 12-8 lead, but Liang and Wang are not too behind.
They win a point by forcing Satwik to hit the net, twice. The Chinese are now trailing 10-12.
- 14 Jan 2024 10:21 AM GMT
Game 3: Satwik-Chirag retains lead at the interval
Service error by Wang, Satwik-Chirag gains an 11-7 lead at the interval of the deciding third game.
- 14 Jan 2024 10:19 AM GMT
Game 3: Supreme judgement by Chirag
Chirag allows Liang's return to go long from the backcourt. The Indian pair gains a 10-4 lead in the deciding third game.
- 14 Jan 2024 10:18 AM GMT
Game 3: Wang's smash hits the net
9-3 lead for Satwik-Chirag in the third game.
- 14 Jan 2024 10:17 AM GMT
Game 3: Satwik-Chirag claims a massive lead
Satwik-Chirag gains a 7-2 lead over Liang and Wang in the deciding third game.
- 14 Jan 2024 10:11 AM GMT
Liang-Wang draws level
Relentless smashing by Wang. His smash lands in the deep court, splitting the Indian defence.
Liang and Wang draw level in the match, winning the second game 21-18.
- 14 Jan 2024 10:10 AM GMT
Game point for Liang-Wang
Service error by Satwik. Liang and Wang are on game point chance at 18-20.
- 14 Jan 2024 10:09 AM GMT
Game 2: Satwik-Chirag trails 18-19
A brilliant over-the-head toss by Satwik from the net. The Indians are now just a point behind Liang and Wang. They trail 18-19.
- 14 Jan 2024 10:08 AM GMT
Game 2: Liang-Wang extends the lead
A superb deep finish by Wang. Chirag bends down, and Wang goes for a backhand kill over the net. And 19-17 lead for Liang and Wang.