The Indian duo, who had been handed a first-round bye, were due to make their first appearance at the home World Championships against the Scottish pair on Tuesday in what would have been India\u2019s last contest of the day. Their opponents\u2019 withdrawal, however, gave the Asian Games champions a walkover and a place in the next round.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The advancement gives Satwik and Chirag additional time to prepare for what could be a considerably more demanding test. They are in line to face Indonesia\u2019s 12th-seeded Raymond Indra and Nicolas Joaquin in the next round.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Indian pair arrive at the tournament with confidence, having claimed the Singapore Open title in May. Playing in front of a home crowd, they will also have their sights set on extending an already significant World Championships record.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Satwik and Chirag have twice stood on the podium at the global showpiece, collecting bronze medals in 2022 and 2025. With another podium finish in New Delhi, Satwik and Chirag could move another step closer to become only Indian men\u2019s doubles combination to have won multiple World Championships medals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Indian pair arrive at the tournament with confidence, having claimed the Singapore Open title in May. Playing in front of a home crowd, they will also have their sights set on extending an already significant World Championships record.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For now, their campaign has begun in unusual fashion, a place in the next round secured before a single rally was played.<\/p>\r\n\r\n