Satwiksairaj and Chirag Shetty reach semifinals at China Masters Super 750, Srikanth's quarterfinal exit

Within the busy 2026 badminton world season calendar, the China Masters Super 750 tournament in Shenzhen delivered surprising developments for Indian players. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the men's doubles pair who faced challenges in the first half of the season, showed impressive recovery by advancing to the semifinals. The match was intense, with Satwik and Chirag defeating the Danish pair Astrup Rasmussen in the semifinals, with scores of 21-13, 16-21, 21-18. This victory not only provided 7000 ranking points for the Indian duo but also alleviated disappointment after their early quarterfinal exit at the World Championships just a few weeks earlier.