Badminton
Swiss Open 2023 Highlights: Satwik/Chirag crowned champions
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were crowned the 2023 Swiss Open men's doubles badminton champions.
Indian men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
The Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were crowned the 2023 Swiss Open men's doubles badminton champions. They defeated the pair from China 21-19, 24-22 to win the first-ever doubles title for India in the tournament.
Check out the highlights here:
Live Updates
- 26 March 2023 9:51 AM GMT
4 points in a row
4 points in a row for the Indian pair as they reclaim the lead at 6-4 now with Chirag Shetty asserting his dominance almost singlehandedly.
- 26 March 2023 9:49 AM GMT
Satwik/Chirag trail
Satwik/Chirag trail for the first time in the contest as they are 2-4 behind in the second game.
- 26 March 2023 9:45 AM GMT
SATWIK/CHIRAG TAKE GAME 1
Ren/Tan fought back well, they really did. But the early advantage for the Indians played in their favour. Satwik/Chirag take the first game 21-19.
- 26 March 2023 9:41 AM GMT
Satwik/Chirag lose a review
A shot from the Chinese called in, but the Indians felt it was long. Both Satwik and Chirag raise their hands almost simultaneously to challenge that call and are proven wrong. 18-16 lead for the Indians.
- 26 March 2023 9:38 AM GMT
Too easy for Satwik/Chirag
This is all too easy for Satwik/Chirag at the moment as they assert their dominance over Tan/Ren. The Indians lead 18-13.
- 26 March 2023 9:35 AM GMT
Good stuff from the Indians
This is excellent from the Indians as they combine well and are outplaying the Chinese pair at the moment. 15-10 lead for Satwik/Chirag.
- 26 March 2023 9:31 AM GMT
SATWIK/CHIRAG LEAD
Satwik/Chirag head into the mid-game break with an 11-8 lead. The Indians have looked comfortable so far, but they surely cannot take it easy.
- 26 March 2023 9:28 AM GMT
The Chinese draw level
The Chinese pair fights back to equalise the score for the first time in this match. 6-6.
- 26 March 2023 9:26 AM GMT
Shuttlecock stuck in the net
A rare-rare instance this as the shuttlecock is stuck on the net. It refuses to fall on the either sides, and the umpire has called it a "Let." All four players have a wide grin on their face, the crowd has found their voice too. The point will be played again.
