Malaysia Open: Twitter reacts as Satwik-Chirag storm into the semifinals
The second-ranked Indian duo demonstrated their supremacy on the court with a decisive 21-11, 21-8 victory in just 35 minutes. They are well-known for their outstanding record and six titles from the previous year, including a gold medal from the Asian Games. Satwik and Chirag proved their dominance right away, winning the first game 7-0. Their 32nd-ranked Chinese opponents were unable to find their groove due to their aggressive play and clever net presence. The Indians kept up their unrelenting attack, leading 11-2 at halftime.
What happened in the game?
Satwik and Chirag continued to dominate the second game, which was similar to the first in that they led 11–4 at halftime. The Indian shuttlers had a remarkable coordination as they combined speed, accuracy, and tactical skill to intimidate their opponents. The two Chinese players had to fend off Satwik and Chirag’s constant attacks and cunning maneuvers. The Indian pair won their triumph at the second opportunity and finished the match with twelve match points. After their thrilling victory, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty move on to the semi-finals, where they will watch the result of the match between the third-seeded Malaysian team of Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik and the Korean duo of Kang Min Hyuk and Seo Seung Jae.
On the other hand, Japan’s Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi defeated India’s Ashwani Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto 15-21, 13-21 to send them out of the quarterfinals. In the third round, Satwik and Chirag easily defeated their Chinese opponents, who are rated sixth in the men’s doubles rankings. Both teams struggled for the early upper hand in the final, but Satwik and Chirag quickly pulled away to win 17-21, 22-20, 21-9.
How did Twitter react to Satwik-Chirag storm?
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