Rahmat hidayat

French Open Super: Fresh from a string of consistent performances across Asia, India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will aim to continue their excellent form when the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament starts in Paris on Tuesday.

The World No. 6 pair, finalists at both the Hong Kong and China Masters and semi-finalists at the Denmark Open last week, start their campaign against Indonesia’s Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Rahmat Hidayat.

Having rediscovered their rhythm after an injury-hit mid-season, Satwik and Chirag will aim to turn their recent form into another title pursuit at one of their favourite venues — the stage where they claimed their maiden Super 750 crown in 2022 and added a second in 2024. The duo also secured a second World Championships bronze earlier this year in Paris.