India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty created history at the Singapore Open by clinching the men’s doubles title. They defeated Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in a thrilling final, coming back from a game down to win 18-21, 21-17, 21-16. This victory, their first in two years, marked their ninth World Tour crown and third Super 750 title.
The Indian duo, former world No. 1, staged a remarkable comeback in the one-hour, 13-minute match. This win ended a series of runner-up finishes in four finals since their last triumph at the Thailand Open in 2024. Despite trailing 1-2 in head-to-head record before the final, they overcame the Indonesian team they had lost to in the Malaysia Open quarterfinals in January.
Satwik and Chirag displayed champion-like qualities, dominating longer rallies with aggressive play and superior court coverage. They leveled the match by winning the second game 21-17 and then sealed their victory in the third game 21-16. The Indian pair’s high intensity and strategic play overwhelmed the world No. 3 Indonesians.
The title victory capped off an exceptional week for the Indian pair, who had earlier defeated reigning world champions in the semifinals. The emotional win saw Satwik and Chirag celebrating on the court, with gestures and embraces marking their long-awaited return to the winner’s podium and a historic triumph in Singapore.
