Indian Men's Doubles Pair Advances to Singapore Open Final After Stunning Top Seeds The Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made history by defeating the world No. 1 Korean duo of Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae in straight games during the semifinals of the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The fourth-seeded Indian pair secured a 21-19, 21-18 victory over the reigning world champions in a tightly contested 52-minute match, booking their place in the final against the winner of the other semifinal. The semifinal clash against the Korean pair was a dramatic encounter, with the reigning world champions holding a narrow 13-11 lead in the first game at the break. However, Rankireddy and Shetty executed a remarkable comeback, earning crucial points to clinch the first set. The second game proved equally challenging, as the Indians trailed 11-14 before steadying their composure to force a deciding third game. Their resilience ultimately paid off, as they overcame the top seeds to advance to the summit clash. The final will see the Indian duo face the winner of the other semifinal, which pits third-seeded Indonesian pair Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri against fifth-seeded Chinese pair Liang Wei Kang and Chang Wang. The match is set for Sunday, with the victor poised to claim the prestigious title. Rankireddy and Shetty’s victory marked their maiden win over the world No. 1 Korean duo, a feat they had previously come close to achieving in earlier tournaments. Chirag Shetty reflected on the significance of the win, emphasizing the importance of consistency against a formidable opponent.#satwiksairaj_rankireddy #chirag_shetty #indian_men_s_doubles_pair #singapore_open_super_750 #korean_duo_kim_won_ho_seo_seung_jae
