With both entries confirmed, India is assured of a strong presence in Sunday\u2019s final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For Sen, the semifinal win marked a return to the big stage after a two-year wait. The 24-year-old overcame Chinese Taipei\u2019s third seed Chou Tien Chen in straight games, 23-21, 22-20, in 56 minutes of high-intensity badminton.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Showing nerves of steel in the closing stages of both games, Sen secured his first Super 500 final since 2023. He now faces World No. 4 Li Shi Feng of China in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Significantly, Sen holds a 7-6 head-to-head advantage over the Chinese star, adding an extra edge to the contest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier in the day, Satwik and Chirag finally broke through after a year of setbacks, reaching their first final since their Asian Games gold medal triumph in October 2023. The World No. 9 Indian pair dismissed Chinese Taipei\u2019s unseeded duo Bing-Wei Lin and Chen Cheng Kuan with authority, 21-17, 21-15, snapping a frustrating run of six consecutive semifinal defeats in 2025.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Their next challenge is formidable: China\u2019s World No. 3 pair Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang, who eased past compatriots Fang-Chih Lee and Fang-Jen Lee 21-19, 21-8. For the Indians, however, this final appearance comes as a huge morale boost after enduring a tough year riddled with injuries and personal struggles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier in the day, Satwik and Chirag finally broke through after a year of setbacks, reaching their first final since their Asian Games gold medal triumph in October 2023. The World No. 9 Indian pair dismissed Chinese Taipei\u2019s unseeded duo Bing-Wei Lin and Chen Cheng Kuan with authority, 21-17, 21-15, snapping a frustrating run of six consecutive semifinal defeats in 2025.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Often hailed as trailblazers of Indian men\u2019s doubles, Satwik and Chirag now have a golden chance to cap their comeback with a title. Alongside Lakshya Sen\u2019s surge in singles, India stands on the brink of a rare double triumph at a major BWF Super 500 event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n