Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty Advance to China Masters Super 750 Semifinals, Kidambi Srikanth Exits in Quarterfinals

At the China Masters Super 750 held on September 4, 2026, the men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty created a thrilling victory by defeating the Danish pair Astrup Rasmussen with a score of 21-13, 16-21, 21-18. This match took place in the quarterfinal round, where the two pairs displayed remarkable resilience. Meanwhile, men's singles player Kidambi Srikanth also suffered an upset in the quarterfinals against Lee Cheuk Yiu with a score of 16-21, 16-21. These results not only highlight the recent form of Indian players but also raise many questions about the future of men's badminton in the country.