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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty’s Denmark Open semi-final run ends with defeat to Japanese duo | Badminton News

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's Denmark Open semi-final run ends with defeat to Japanese duoIndia’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, right, and Chirag Shetty in action (Claus Fisker/Ritzau Scanpix via AP) In a thrilling men’s doubles semifinal at the Denmark Open Super 750, India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost to Japan’s Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi on Saturday.The Asian Games champions, who had recently reached finals in both Hong Kong Super 500 and China Masters Super 750, showed resilience after losing the first game but ultimately fell short with scores of 21-23, 21-18, 16-21.The intense 68-minute match featured fast-paced exchanges and sharp rallies, marking the end of India’s campaign at the USD 950,000 tournament.The world No. 7 Indian pair entered the match as favourites with a 4-1 head-to-head advantage and three consecutive wins against the Japanese duo. However, the 2021 world champions Hoki and Kobayashi demonstrated superior coordination and precision at crucial moments.The opening game saw the Indians take an early 4-1 lead, but unforced errors allowed the Japanese pair to move ahead 5-4. Kobayashi’s angled smashes and Hoki’s returns helped them build a lead of 11-6 at the interval.After the break, Satwik and Chirag improved their rhythm, narrowing the gap to 12-13 and eventually levelling at 14-14.The Japanese secured the first game 23-21 after saving two game points, with Chirag’s final serve return hitting the net.In the second game, the Indians showed better form with Chirag’s aggressive net play and strategic placement, maintaining a lead at 16-14.They successfully closed the second game 21-18, with Chirag’s cross return forcing a decisive third game.The final game began as an intense battle of angles and reflexes. Despite good line judgments from Chirag keeping the score level at 5-5, errors gave the Japanese an 8-6 lead.The Indians briefly led 11-10 at the break, but the Japanese pair increased their intensity afterwards, winning a 31-shot rally to take a 13-11 lead. Hoki and Kobayashi maintained their momentum with steep attacks and better anticipation, extending their lead to 17-13.Despite a brief comeback attempt by the Indians reducing the gap to 16-19, a net error from Chirag gave the Japanese four match points.Kobayashi sealed their first final appearance of the year with a precise return, ending the match at 21-16 in the deciding game.

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Mercedes Moné Ends 1,100-Day Reign to Capture 10th Career Title in Denmark

Mercedes Moné just proved once again that sheâ€s not just the CEO of AEW — sheâ€s one of the most dominant champions in modern wrestling. At BODYSLAM Wrestlingâ€s latest event in Denmark, Moné dethroned Aliss Ink to win the BODYSLAM Womenâ€s Championship and claim her 10th career title.

This wasnâ€t just any title win. Aliss Ink walked into the main event with an undefeated streak as champion that lasted 1,100 days, and Moné was coming in determined to make history. Both women gave everything they had in a match that had the crowd on their feet, chanting “This is awesome!†from bell to bell.

The finish saw Mercedes deliver her signature move and score the clean pinfall, ending Inkâ€s historic reign and planting another flag in her growing international legacy.

Now with 10 championships to her name, Mercedes Moné has added yet another promotion to her list of conquered territories. From dominating in WWE to becoming a star in NJPW, shining in AEW, and now leaving her mark in BODYSLAM Wrestling, Moné continues to make it clear — sheâ€s not slowing down. In fact, sheâ€s looking to rack up even more gold in 2025.

Is Mercedes Moné on her way to becoming the most decorated woman in wrestling history? Drop your thoughts in the comments — where do you want to see her go next?

What do you think of Mercedes Moné winning her 10th title? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.

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Mercedes Mone announced for indie show in Denmark

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Mercedes Mone is set for another international indie show.

The AEW TBS Champion has been announced for BODYSLAM Wrestlingâ€s show on Friday, October 10, in Greve Municipality, Denmark.

The promotion wrote on Instagram:

“BREAKING: Mercedes Moné comes to 🇩🇰 Denmark October 10! 🤑 For the first time on Scandinavian soil the AEW superstar and TBS Champion comes to BODYSLAM this Friday October 10 in Greve. 🔥 An absolutely unique chance for Danish and Nordic wrestling fans to experience the world famous performer LIVE in front of your eyes. And it’s this coming Friday! We know Danish fans are some of the best crowds in the world. Let’s take it up another notch October 10. With already 9 championship belts to her name, could “The CEO” have her sights set on more gold? Get your tickets now to a historic night!”

The news comes one day after Winnipeg Pro Wrestling announced Mone will challenge Jody Threat fro the WPW Women’s Championship on  Sunday, October 19 at WPW Rumble in the Bert in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Unfortunately for Mone, the BODYSLAM Womenâ€s Champion is currently injured. Swedish wrestler Aliss Ink, who has wrestled for promotions such as Stardom and wXw, wrote on Instagram last week that she had to miss a show due to injury, writing, “Absolutely gutted that I couldn’t join the party due to injury. To everyone missing me yesterday, the Dragon will be back, with thicker scales than ever.”

Mone currently holds nine championship titles: the AEW TBS Championship, CMLL World Womenâ€s Championship, RevPro Undisputed British Womenâ€s Championship, Queen of Southside Championship (merged with the RevPro title), Discovery Wrestling Scottish Womenâ€s Championship, EWA Womenâ€s Championship (Austria), PTW Womenâ€s Championship (Poland), BestYa Womenâ€s Championship (Italy), and the 2025 Owen Hart Foundation Championship belt.

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