Satwik-Chirag Denmark Open Badminton semi-final live updates: Japanese pair win opening match against Indian duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty – The Times of India

Satwik-Chirag Denmark Open badminton semi-final live updates: India’s top men’s doubles duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, advanced to the semi-finals of the Denmark Open 2025 after defeating unseeded duo of Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Rahmat Hidayat of Indonesia 21-15, 18-21, 21-16 in a tense 65-minute encounter on Friday.

In a gripping match at the Jyske Bank Arena in Odense, Satwik and Chirag came back from 17-16 to take the opening match with four consecutive points.

However, the Indonesians staged a strong comeback in the second inning, erasing a 10-4 deficit and tying the match at one game apiece. In the decider, the Indian duo regained control early, using their sharp net play and powerful smashes to seal the victory and secure a place in the last four.

The Indian duo will face world number 10 Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi in the semi-finals on Saturday. Satwik and Chirag lead the Japanese duo 4-1 in head-to-head meetings, giving them confidence ahead of the crucial clash.

The pair, who have been in excellent form this season, are eyeing their first title of 2025 after back-to-back runner-up finishes at the Hong Kong Open and China Masters last month.

In men’s singles, Lakshya Sen’s Denmark Open journey ended with a 9-21, 14-21 defeat to Frenchman Alex Lanier in the quarter-finals. Despite an impressive victory over world number 2 Anders Antonsen earlier, Sen struggled to find rhythm in the last eight.

Stay tuned for live scores, commentary and updates as Satwik-Chirag look to book their place in the final of the Denmark Open 2025!