Swiss Open 2023 Highlights: Satwik/Chirag crowned champions

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That's all we have from the 2023 Swiss Open Badminton. The men's doubles pair of Satwik/Chirag became the first doubles duo from the country to win the title at the Swiss Open.

Even if the Indian singles players continued to struggle for form, Satwik/Chirag have ensured that there is something to cheer for Indian badminton fans.

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FIRST DOUBLES TITLE FOR INDIA

This is the first-ever doubles title for India in the 68-year-old Swiss Open Badminton, and who better than Satwik/Chirag to create history.

SATWIK/CHIRAG WINNNN!

They hold their nerves. Satwik/Chirag win 21-19, 24-22. Chirag takes off his jersey and the celebrations have started.

This is nailbiting

Nailbiting stuff from both the pair out in the middle, with the net playing spoilsport. 22-22 for now.

MATCH POINTS SAVED!

A bit of luck for the Chinese pair as a shot hits the net and falls on the other side. They have equalised at 20-20. Ren/Tan have saved two Match points.

2 MATCH POINTS

2 match points now for Satwik/Chirag as the Chinese fail to return a smash. India leads 20-18.

Ren/Tan equalise once again

A slight blip in concentration from the Indians and the Chinese take toll. 16-16. 

Satwik/Chirag open up a lead

Satwik and Chirag have once again opened up a three-point lead at 16-13. Will this prove to be decisive?

Meanwhile, the crowd is right behind the Indian pair with chants of, "Jeetega bhai jeetega, India jeetega"

Ren/Tan equalise

Consecutive points post the interval for the Chinese pair as they equalise at 11-11.

SATWIK/CHIRAG LEAD

Much like the first game, Satwik/Chirag head into the mid-game break with an advantage. 11-9 lead this time. Can the Indians wrap this up in straight games?