Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the second round of the Australian Open 2025, a BWF World Tour Super 500 event, with a commanding performance on Tuesday.
The top-seeded Indian duo defeated Chinese Taipei’s Chang Ko-chi and Po Li-Wei 25-23, 21-16 in 48 minutes, setting up a round of 16 clash against Su Ching Heng and Wu Guan Xun, another pair from Chinese Taipei.
Meanwhile, in women’s doubles, fourth-seeded Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand suffered a disappointing exit. They lost in straight games to Indonesia’s Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Meilysa Trias Puspitasari, who sealed the match 21-10, 21-14 in 40 minutes.
Furthermore, the defeat marked a tough return for Treesa and Gayatri, who were competing in their first event after a three-and-a-half-month break. Despite their seeding, the duo struggled to match the Indonesians’ pace and precision.
In contrast, Satwik and Chirag showcased resilience and sharp coordination. They held their nerve in a tight opening game before dominating the second, underlining why they remain India’s strongest men’s doubles pair on the global stage.
Ultimately, the contrasting fortunes of the two Indian pairs highlighted both promise and challenges as the tournament progresses. With Satwik and Chirag anchoring India’s hopes, fans now look forward to their next clash in Sydney.
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