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Satwik-Chirag Makes History by Capturing First-Ever Korean Open Title in 2023

  • Posted on July 23, 2023
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  • By Kanupreet Kaur
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In a nail-biting three-game men’s doubles final, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the Asian Champions, defeated the world no. 1 Indonesian team of Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto 17-21, 21-13, 21-14 to win the Korea Open Championship 2023 on Sunday in Yeosu, South Korea.

 

The final match was held at the prestigious venue of the Yeosu City Hall in Yeosu, South Korea, where fans witnessed an intense battle between the top-seeded Indian pair and their worthy opponents.


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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty of India win the Korea Open 2023 title. Photo: BAI Media

Satwik-Chirag was up against a formidable pair, and it was evident from the outset that both teams were in it to win it. The first set was evenly contested but to the dismay of Satwik-Chirg and co, the Indonesian pair triumphed with a score of 21-17.

 

However, Satwik-Chirag responded in the second set by taking an aggressive stance. As the game progressed, the pair showed immense composure under pressure, managing to secure crucial points at crucial moments.

 

They won the remaining sets by the scores of 21-13 and 21-14 to clinch the Korea Open Championship 2023.


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Satwik-Chirag win Korea Open 2023 Men's Doubles title (AFP Photo)

Interestingly, this was Satwik-Chirag's fifth encounter, with both teams having an equal number of victories, i.e., 2 each. However, the victory at the final of the Korea Open 2023 meant that the pair of Satwik-Chirag can enjoy the upper hand over their counterparts until they meet again.

 

Notably, results at the Korea Open count toward players’ qualifying rankings for the Paris 2024 Olympics. The qualification window for badminton started on May 1 this year.

 

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