In the Thailand Open 2024 men’s doubles final, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won over Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi of China with scores of 21-15, 21-15. The Indian duo’s achievement holds special significance as it is their first Superseries (Super 500) level triumph. They previously won this title in 2019. They also stand to regain the top spot in the world rankings with this most recent victory.
Throughout the tournament, the top-seeded Indian team showed remarkable dominance, winning all of their matches without dropping a single game. Their win today marks their second World Tour success of 2024, having previously won at the French Open in March. Unlike their exciting run in 2019, they had a very easy ride this year, defeating opponents who were all ranked in the top 80.
The world No. 64 team was their highest-ranked opponent before the championship, and their biggest game-winning deficit was 16. Though the last match against the world No. 29 pair seemed like an easy win with a score of 21-15, 21-15, it was a test of their abilities and resiliency.
Throughout the competition, Satwik and Chirag’s steadfast perseverance and steady play have cemented their place among the world’s best men’s doubles teams.
