Satwik-Chirag fall short in Hong Kong Open Final; Lakshya Sen to clash with Li Shifeng in Men’s Singles

The Indian duo, playing their first final of the season, grabbed the opening game 21-19, but the Chinese pair dominated the next two games to clinch the title in a thrilling 62-minute encounter.

Despite taking the early lead, Satwik-Chirag were unable to maintain momentum after Weikeng and Wang Chang adjusted their strategy. The title marks Liang and Wang’s continued rise on the world tour, while Satwiksairaj and Shetty will aim to build on their runner-up finish.

Earlier in the day, the Indian pair had secured their spot in the final with convincing victories. In the semi-final, Satwik-Chirag dispatched Chinese Taipei’s Chen Cheng Kuan and Lin Bing-Wei 21-17, 21-1 in just 38 minutes. In the quarter-final, they overcame Malaysia’s Junaidi Arif and Roy King Yap in a hard-fought three-game match: 21-14, 20-22, 21-16, lasting over an hour.

In men’s singles action, India’s Lakshya Sen advanced to his first final since the Syed Modi Super 300 in November 2024. Sen, seeded eighth, defeated world number three Chou Tien-chen of Chinese Taipei 23-21, 22-20 in a 56-minute semi-final. He will now face world number four Li Shifeng of China for the Hong Kong Open crown.

Sen’s tactical consistency and court coverage impressed throughout the tournament. Li, meanwhile, booked his place in the final with straight-game wins, showcasing his powerful defense and swift net play. The title match between Sen and Li promises high-intensity rallies and strategic exchanges as both players vie for a coveted Super 500 trophy.

With the Hong Kong Open drawing top talent from across the globe, the concluding finals on Monday will be closely watched by badminton fans worldwide. Indian supporters will be eager for Lakshya Sen to secure India’s first men’s singles title at this prestigious event.