The victory maintains the momentum for the fourth-seeded duo, who have enjoyed a productive season including a silver medal at the Thailand Open Super 500 and a title win at the Singapore Open Super 750 earlier in May. Their path to the final four required significant composure during a high-stakes deciding game.
Dominant Start and Decisive Finish
The match began with the Indian pair asserting early control. They raced to a 5-1 lead in the opening game, dictating the pace of the rallies with aggressive shot-making. By maintaining a seven-point cushion at 16-9, they comfortably secured the first game. However, the Danish pair responded with increased intensity in the second, matching the Indians point-for-point until the score reached 15-15. A decisive six-point surge from Astrup and Rasmussen forced the match into a decider.
The final game remained tightly contested, with neither side able to establish a clear advantage. With the score locked at 17-17, Rankireddy and Shetty found their rhythm, stringing together three consecutive points to reach match point at 20-17. Despite conceding one point, the pair held their nerve to close out the victory and confirm their place in the tournament's next stage.
Srikanth Exits in Quarterfinals
While the doubles pair advanced, the singles campaign for
In the opening game, Srikanth initially led 3-0, but Lee Cheuk Yiu responded with a six-point burst to take control at 14-6. Although the second game proved more competitive, with the players trading points until 15-15, Lee Cheuk Yiu found a late gear to pull away. The Hong Kong shuttler secured six of the final seven points to seal the win. Lee Cheuk Yiu is now set to face France’s Christo Popov in the semifinals.
