The Japan Open Super 750 Badminton Tournament 2025 began brilliantly for India. India's top men's doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, impressed everyone with their powerful performance.
Sports News: The start of the Japan Open Super 750 Badminton Tournament 2025 has brought very good news for Indian badminton enthusiasts. In this prestigious tournament being held in Tokyo, the top men's doubles players from India, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, made a b start to their campaign with a superb performance. Furthermore, India's young star, Lakshya Sen, also advanced to the second round of the tournament with his outstanding performance.
Satwik-Chirag Pair Displays Their Strength in Doubles
Currently ranked 15th in the world, the pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty performed brilliantly in the first round. They defeated the Korean pair of Kang Min Hyuk and Kim Dong Ju in straight sets, 21-18, 21-10, in just 42 minutes. In the first game, the Korean pair put up a tough fight, but Satwik and Chirag, with their experience and composure, gradually gained control of the match and won the first game.
In the second game, the Indian pair completely dominated. They played aggressively from the start and gave the Korean players no chance to make a comeback. By winning the second game with a score of 21-10, they secured a place in the next round of the tournament. With this victory, the Satwik-Chirag pair has become a b pillar of India's hopes in the tournament.
Lakshya Sen Gives India the Second Gift of Victory
India's young singles player, Lakshya Sen, has also started the Japan Open brilliantly, leaving behind his poor form. He defeated China's Wang Zheng Jing in straight games, 21-11, 21-18, and entered the second round. In the first game, Lakshya Sen completely dominated and gave the Chinese shuttler no chance to settle. In the second game, Wang tried to make a comeback, but Lakshya, with patience and strategy, turned the game in his favor.
Now Lakshya Sen's next match will be against Japan's seventh-seeded player, Kodai Naraoka. This match will be very challenging for Lakshya, as the Japanese player will definitely want to take advantage of playing in front of his home crowd.
Increased Hopes for Indian Badminton
These victories on the first day of the tournament from India have filled Indian badminton enthusiasts with new energy. The Satwik-Chirag pair has previously illuminated India's name in world badminton many times. This pair is considered a b contender for India in doubles. At the same time, Lakshya Sen's confident performance has indicated that India's challenge in singles is also not weak. The return of Lakshya Sen as a young player is a positive sign for India.
