Satwik and Chirag regain top spot in BWF rankings after Thailand Open victory
NEW DELHI: The star Indian men’s badminton duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, have reclaimed their top position in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) Rankings following their triumphant performance at the Thailand Open last week. The Asian Games gold medallists secured the men’s doubles title at the Thailand Open Super 500 event on Sunday, defeating China’s Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi in straight sets to add another prestigious title to their growing collection.
With a convincing 21-15, 21-15 victory, Rankireddy and Shetty clinched their ninth BWF World Tour title, marking their second title win of the year after their success at the French Open in March. This victory also saw them climb two spots in the BWF rankings, now holding the top rank with 99,670 points.
“Thailand Open has been a special tournament for us as we won our first Super 500 crown here and have won many more tournaments thereafter. We are hoping that this victory will start another winning run for us,” Satwik stated following their win, as quoted by the Badminton Association of India (BAI).
Reflecting on their performance in the final, Satwik emphasized that they delivered their best game against the Chinese pair, highlighting their dominant form and strategic prowess on the court. The duo’s consistent performance and remarkable synergy continue to elevate Indian badminton on the global stage, inspiring a new generation of players.
