Badminton | Rankireddy-Chirag lost in the pre-quarters, the others at the French Open

Despite losing the first game, the pair won the next two 21–9 21–13.

Commonwealth Games gold medalists Satwiksairaj Ronkireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated France's Christo Popov and Toma Junior Popov to enter the men's doubles pre-quarterfinals of the French Open Super 750 tournament in Paris on Tuesday.

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The Indian pair lost the first game 19–21, but recovered strongly to win the next two rounds 21–9 21–13 in the round of 32.

However, Birmingham Commonwealth Games bronze medalists Trisa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand crashed out of the tournament after losing their first women's doubles match in straight games.

Trisa and Gayathri lost 21-23 20-22 to the sixth seeded Thai pair of Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Ravindra Prajanjai.

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In mixed doubles, Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Krasto also failed to advance past the first round, losing to Japan's Kyohei Yamashita and Naru Shinoa 13–21, 16–21.

After two reverses, World No. 8 Rankireddy and Chirag ended the day on a positive note for India.

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FAQ

Who won the doubles in badminton?

The Indian doubles pair defeated Chinese Taipei's Lu Ching Yao and Yang Po Han in the final to become the first Indian doubles team to win the Super 750 tournament. India's Chirag Shetty and Satviksairaj Rankireddy on Sunday won the French Open 2022 men's doubles title and won their maiden BWF Super 750 crown.

Who won the Commonwealth men's doubles badminton?

Satviksairaj Rankireddy / Chirag Shetty (IND) (Champion, Gold Medalist)

Where can I watch the French Open 2022?

The French Open is available through the NBC channel, the NBC Sports website and its mobile app, as well as some live streaming services.

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