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Satwiksairaj-Chirag Advance to China Masters Super 750 Semifinals, Srikanth Eliminated in Quarterfinals

core: The Indian pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the semifinals at the 2026 China Masters Super 750 by defeating the Danish pair Astrup Rasmussen in a three-game thriller, while Kidambi Srikanth suffered a straight-games quarterfinal loss to Hong Kong's Lee Cheuk Yiu.
key_facts: Satwiksairaj-Chirag won 21-13, 16-21, 21-18 vs Astrup/Rasmussen; Srikanth lost 16-21, 16-21 to Lee Cheuk Yiu; Satwiksairaj-Chirag reached every China Masters semifinal since 2019; Srikanth is ranked No. 34 and in decline phase at age 33; Injury history: Satwiksairaj-Chirag withdrew mid-match at Indonesia Open June 2026
source: Based on BWF tournament results and analysis from September 2026
related: Q: What was the score in the semifinal? A: 21-13, 16-21, 21-18.; Q: How does Srikanth's ranking stand? A: World No. 34.

At the 2026 China Masters Super 750 in Shenzhen, China, the Indian men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated the Danish pair Astrup Rasmussen with a score of 21-13, 16-21, 21-18 in the semifinals. This match continues to affirm the strong comeback of the Indian duo after a difficult mid-season period, including injuries and World Championships quarterfinal exit, while Kidambi Srikanth ended his journey in the quarterfinals by losing to Hong Kong's Lee Cheuk Yiu 16-21, 16-21. The match at China Masters is not just a routine result but also reveals many profound lessons about playing styles, injuries, and career development of male players.

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Advance to China Masters Super 750 Semifinals, Srikanth Eliminated in Quarterfinals