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Denmark Open: Satwik-Chirag & Lakshya Sen Stage Thrilling Comebacks; Enter Round of 16

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 11 hours ago | Oct 16, 2025 08:27 pm IST
Denmark Open: Satwik-Chirag & Lakshya Sen Stage Thrilling Comebacks; Enter Round of 16

What a fightback! India’s top shuttlers, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty and Lakshya Sen, had to dig deep on Wednesday at the 2025 BWF Denmark Open, turning first-game losses into stunning victories in Odense to storm into the pre-quarterfinals.

Key Takeaways

  • Satwik/Chirag defeated Scotland’s Grimley brothers 17-21, 21-11, 21-17 in a thrilling 64-minute match.
  • Lakshya Sen fought back to beat Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen 10-21, 21-8, 21-18 in a grueling battle lasting one hour and 19 minutes.
  • Both have advanced to the Round of 16 in the prestigious Super 750 tournament.
  • Tough challenges await: Sen will face Denmark’s Anders Antonsen, while Satwik/Chirag take on a pair from Chinese Taipei.

A Tale of Two Comebacks

Look, it wasn’t an easy day at the office for the Indian contingent. The sixth-seeded men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty found themselves in a real spot of bother after dropping the first game 17-21 to Scotland’s Christopher and Matthew Grimley. It looked tense. But honestly, they completely flipped the script.

They came out firing in the second game, clinching it 21-11, and carried that momentum to win the decider 21-17. The entire match lasted an hour and four minutes, showcasing their incredible stamina and never-say-die attitude.

And then there was Lakshya Sen. The world No. 21 had an even tougher start, getting completely outplayed in his first game against Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen to lose 10-21. You might have thought it was over. But Sen roared back in spectacular fashion, dominating the second game 21-8 and holding his nerve to win the final game 21-18. What a performance!

What’s Next for Team India?

The road ahead doesn’t get any easier. In the Round of 16, Lakshya Sen is set for a blockbuster clash against Denmark’s own Anders Antonsen, which is sure to be a crowd-puller. Satwik and Chirag will face off against Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan of Chinese Taipei. Both matches are scheduled for Thursday, October 16.

It wasn’t all good news for India, though. Youngsters Ayush Shetty and Anmol Kharb, along with mixed doubles pairs Mohit Jaglan/Lakshita Jaglan and Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy/Sai Pratheek K, bowed out in the opening rounds. Now, all hopes rest on Sen and the formidable Satwik-Chirag duo.

Expert Analysis

Here’s the thing. Winning after losing the first game, especially in a high-pressure Super 750 event, isn’t just about skill. It’s about pure mental grit. Both Sen and the Satwik-Chirag pair demonstrated why they are among the world’s best. They didn’t panic. They reset their strategy, trusted their game, and methodically dismantled their opponents in the final two games. That’s the hallmark of champions.

Social Media Storm

As you’d expect, Indian badminton fans were glued to the action. Social media erupted with praise for the incredible fighting spirit on display. Hashtags like #DenmarkOpen2025 and #IndianBadminton lit up with fans celebrating the comeback kings and sending good luck for their tough pre-quarterfinal matches.

With two of India’s biggest badminton hopes still in the hunt, the excitement is only going to build. Can they go all the way? Let us know what you think in the comments!