Title Drought

• PV Sindhu will lead the Indian women's singles contingent at the Australia Open 2026, aiming to end a prolonged title drought alongside teammates Tanvi Sharma and Malvika Bansod. • Ayush Shetty and HS Prannoy will spearhead the men's singles efforts for India, stepping up in the absence of Lakshya Sen. • The event marks a significant return to competition for Sindhu, who recently faced travel disruptions in Dubai caused by the US-Israel-Iran conflict.

• Former world No. 1 pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won their first Singapore Open title on Sunday, May 31. • The Indian duo secured the victory in the BWF Super 750 tournament by defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri. • The win is significant as the pair overcame an initial game deficit to end their recent title drought.

• Former world No. 1 badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won their first-ever Singapore Open title on Sunday. • The duo secured the championship through a thrilling comeback victory, ending a two-year drought without a title. • This win is significant as it marks a return to form for the pair and adds a prestigious tournament to their career achievements.

• Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Singapore Open 2026 men’s doubles title on Sunday, ending a two-year title drought. • To reach the final, the Indian duo defeated world No. 1 pair Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae in the semi-finals with a score of 21-19, 21-18. • This victory is significant as it snapped the Korean pair's 34-match winning streak and marks the first BWF World Tour title for the duo since the 2024 Thailand Open.

• Indian duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Singapore Open BWF World Tour Super 750 title. • The pair secured the victory after a comeback win against Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Fikri, finishing with a score of 18-21, 21-17, 21-16. • This win is significant as it ends a two-year title drought for the Indian men's doubles team.