Singapore Open: Champs Live Reborn Dreams
History arrived in different ways at KFF Singapore Open 2026 but for India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and France’s Alex Lanier, it was ultimately a story about belief – the kind that survives…
· PREM KUMAR
History arrived in different ways at KFF Singapore Open 2026 but for India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and France’s Alex Lanier, it was ultimately a story about belief – the kind that survives setbacks, heartbreak and doubt.
Rankireddy and Shetty battled back from a game down to defeat Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri 18-21 21-17 21-16, becoming the first men’s pair from their country to win the tournament. Before them, India’s success had been confined to three singles titles.
After a string of early exits in Singapore, they finally reached the semifinals last year. This week, them going all the way also ended a two-year drought dating back to the 2024 Thailand Open.