Both Indian players previously faced each other only once with Shetty standing tall against the veteran.
Satwik Chirag recently failed to cross the final hurdle at the China Masters 2023 and hence, missed clinching their fourth BWF title of the season.
Talking about the men’s rankings, HS Prannoy remains the sole Indian in the top 10, consistent at the eighth place with 76665 points.
PV Sindhu, who has been battling injuries and form in recent months, rose a spot to be World No. 14, whereas compatriot Saina Nehwal dropped to 51.
Satwik Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty continue to remain India’s best-ranked men’s pair, with a world ranking of 3.
For the men’s side, HS Prannoy has continued his rise up the Men’s Rankings and is ranked eighth in the world.
PV Sindhu slipped to world no. 12 after a disappointing quarterfinal exit at the Asia-leg of tournaments.