Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty finish runners-up at Malaysia Open | Badminton News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty experienced a heartbreaking conclusion to their impressive journey at the Malaysia Open Super 1000 as they narrowly lost in the men's doubles final against the top-ranked Chinese duo Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.The Asian Games gold medallists Satwik and Chirag couldn't capitalise on an initial game lead and an 11-7 advantage in the decider, ultimately succumbing to a 21-9, 18-21, 17-21 defeat against Liang and Wang in a tightly contested summit clash that showcased exquisite strokeplay from both pairs.The loss marked the fourth defeat for the Indian duo against Liang and Wang, with three of these losses occurring in their last four encounters, all in 2023. Their sole victory over the Chinese pair was...