Rankireddy and Shetty Aim for 2022 Badminton French Open

Indian men’s doubles badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty aim for redemption at the French Open Super 750 Badminton tournament after three consecutive runner-up finishes. Despite setbacks in the 2023 China Masters, Malaysia Open, and India Open, the world No. 1 duo remains consistent and seeks to reclaim the title they won in 2022. Their resilience and pursuit of victory highlight their determination to succeed in the highly competitive men’s doubles category.

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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty kick off their campaign against Malaysia’s Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi. Satwik acknowledges recent setbacks, seeing occasional defeats as growth opportunities and stressing the need for composure in critical moments. The French Open provides a valuable chance for Indian shuttlers to acclimate to the Paris Olympics venue, at Porte de la Chapelle.

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Sindhu’s Return: A Crucial Test of Form in the Badminton Competition

Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu returns to the badminton circuit after a four-month hiatus, participating in the French Open. Sindhu faces Michelle Li in her opening match, with a potential clash against three-time world champion Carolina Marin looming. Sindhu’s performance in this tournament will be a crucial test of her form and readiness for the upcoming challenges.

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In men’s singles, Prannoy and former No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth gear up for tough encounters against China and Chinese Taipei. As part of the Paris Olympic race, young shuttler Lakshya Sen faces Japan’s Kanta Tsuneyama, aiming to improve his current world ranking of 19. Srikanth, currently ranked 24th, confronts a formidable opponent in Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien Chen, highlighting the competitive nature of men’s singles.

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