India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinched the men’s doubles title at the Singapore Open 2026, ending a two-year-long title drought on the BWF World Tour. The victory marks a significant milestone in Indian badminton, especially in the doubles category.
Key Highlights
- The Indian pair, currently ranked World No. 4, defeated the World No. 3 Indonesian duo:
- Fajar Alfian
- Muhammad Shohibul Fikri
- This is their first BWF World Tour title since the 2024 Thailand Open
- They became the first Indian doubles pair to win the Singapore Open title
- Earlier Indian winners at the tournament- Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, and B Sai Praneeth had all won in singles categories
Tournament Significance
- The win marks India’s second BWF World Tour title in 2026 Following Devika Sihag’s victory at the Thailand Masters Super 300
Career Achievements: This triumph is-
- Their 9th BWF World Tour title
- Their 3rd Super 750 title
Prize Money: The duo received-
- USD 74,000 (approximately ₹70.3 lakh)
- Along with the trophy and gold medals