In a historic achievement for Indian badminton, the dynamic men's doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinched India's first-ever BWF Super 1000 title at the 2023 Indonesia Open. The win came as they triumphed over the reigning world champions, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik. Ranked sixth in men's doubles globally, the Indian duo emerged victorious with a 21-17, 21-18 win over the world's third-ranked Malaysian team. The enthralling match, lasting 43 minutes, saw Rankireddy and Shetty secure their inaugural Super 1000 title. The first game saw a slow start from the Indian team, but they swiftly turned the tide by delivering a sequence of powerful attacking shots. They rallied to gain six consecutive points, moving ahead with a 9-7 lead. Showing a tenacious spirit, Rankireddy and Shetty safeguarded their lead, concluding the game with a pair of unbroken points, thereby scripting a new chapter in the annals of Indian badminton.
