India’s top men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, retired midway through their first-round match at the Indonesia Open 2026 after Satwik suffered a right shoulder injury.
The duo trailed Malaysia’s Kang Khai Xing and Aaron Tai 6–11 when Satwik signalled discomfort and stopped play.
The setback came just days after the pair ended a two-year title drought by winning the Singapore Open, defeating Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Sohibul Fikri in a tense three-set final lasting 73 minutes. The Badminton Association of India confirmed their withdrawal, stating that the pair will focus on recovery and rehabilitation ahead of the World Championships in Delhi and the Asian Games.
Satwik recently spoke about respecting his body and managing injuries, acknowledging that his attacking style demands careful recovery. He emphasised the importance of peaking at major tournaments and maintaining long-term fitness.
Meanwhile, Rohan Kapoor and Shivani Ruthvika Gadde stunned World No. 20 Yang Po-Hsuan and Hu Ling Fang of Chinese Taipei in mixed doubles, winning 21–14, 21–14 to advance to the second round. PV Sindhu also progressed, while Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth exited early.
