Satwik‑Chirag Beat Popov Brothers to Reach China Masters Quarters
· Sports · Sportstar, Indian Express, BWF World Tour
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the China Masters men’s doubles quarterfinals after defeating France’s Christo Popov and Toma Popov 21‑17, 22‑24, 21‑9. The Indian pair secured a 69‑minute victory, taking the first game 21‑17, losing the second 22‑24, and winning the third 21‑9. They lead 16‑9 at the first interval and 19‑8 after the break in the third set. Next, they will face Denmark’s Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen, who won their match 21‑8, 12‑21, 21‑11.
Why it matters
The win propels the Indian duo into the tournament’s quarterfinals, keeping India’s badminton prospects alive and setting the stage for a potential clash with top European pairs.
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