Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are preparing for the 2026 India Open, aiming to reignite their title-winning form. The world No. 3 pair, who won the 2022 India Open, acknowledged the high expectations and a recent dip in consistency, with their last title being the Thailand Open in May 2024. They view a breakthrough title at the upcoming tournament as crucial for regaining confidence and emulating their successful 2022 season, despite facing physical challenges and achieving notable medals last year.