# Satwik-Chirag lose French Open 2026

> Indian badminton duo Satwik-Chirag face third straight first-round loss at French Open 2026.
- Title: Satwik-Chirag lose French Open 2026 · Sportstar | Shortify
- Summary: Indian badminton duo Satwik-Chirag face third straight first-round loss at French Open 2026. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost 19-21, 21-18…
- Keywords: satwiksairaj rankireddy, chirag shetty, christo popov, toma junior popov, french open 2026, badminton, first round, third straight loss, sports, Satwik-Chirag, lose, French
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/badminton/satwik-chirag-lose-french-open-2026-first-round-score-popov-brothers-result-match-highlights/article71605137.ece
- Author: Team Sportstar
- Published: 2026-10-20T17:17:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: satwiksairaj rankireddy, chirag shetty, christo popov, toma junior popov, french open 2026, badminton, first round, third straight loss, sports
## Satwik-Chirag lose French Open 2026
Indian duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost 19-21, 21-18, 13-21 to Christo Popov and Toma Junior Popov in French Open 2026 first round.
## Popov brothers dominate decider
Popov brothers took early 6-0 lead in decider after Indians reduced deficit to four points.
## Third straight first-round loss
Satwik-Chirag face third straight first-round defeat after Asian Games loss.
## Key takeaway

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost 19-21, 21-18, 13-21 to Christo Popov and Toma Junior Popov in French Open 2026 first round.