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Satwik-Chirag Retire From First Round, Pull Out Of Indonesia Open Due To Satwik's Shoulder Injury
Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub: Indian star shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's Indonesia Open campaign came to an end early in the first round of the men's doubles after the former was struggling with a right shoulder niggle.
The world no. 4 pair were trailing 6-11 in the first game against the Malaysian pair Kang Khai Xing & Aaron Tai when Satwik pointed to his right shoulder, which has been bothering him for a while, and the duo gave a walkover to their opponents on Wednesday.
"Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have withdrawn from the Indonesia Open 2026 due to the former’s injury. The pair will now focus on recovery and rehabilitation as they prepare for the important tournaments ahead. We wish Satwik a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing the duo back on court soon," BAI said in a statement.
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