ndian men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reached the final of the China Masters 2025 in Shenzhen after a commanding win over Malaysia’s Soh Wooi Yik and Aaron Chia. In just 41 minutes, the duo won in straight games, 21-17, 21-14.
This marks their first final in 16 months since winning the Thailand Open in May 2024. The world No.7 pair showcased attacking smashes, and sharp net play, quick reflexes, and sharp net play, turning the match decisively in their favor.
Rankireddy and Shetty have been in great form recently, winning multiple World Championship medals and reaching the Hong Kong Open final. Their aggressive style and strong coordination made it difficult for the Malaysian pair to recover.
In the final, the Indian duo will face world No.1 South Koreans Kim Won Ho and Seo Sung Jae, who previously defeated them in Malaysia last January. A win would give Rankireddy and Shetty their first Super 750 title since Bangkok 2024.
