Indian badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty began their All England Open campaign with a convincing 21-17, 21-15 victory over Denmark’s Daniel Lundgaard and Mads Vestergaard on Wednesday. However, for Satwik, this win was more than just a routine first-round success—it was his first match back after the passing of his father last month. As soon as the final point was won, Satwik raised his finger towards the sky, his gaze following, in what seemed like a silent tribute to his late father. The 40-minute match was an emotional milestone for the Indian shuttler, who admitted that returning to the court was not easy. A fitting tribute The Indian duo, one of the world’s top men’s doubles pairs, had not competed since Satwik’s father’s passing. Returning to the high-pressure atmosphere of the All England Open was an emotional challenge, but the way Satwik and Chirag handled it together highlighted their bond beyond just being doubles partners. Speaking after the match to BWF, Satwik reflected on the emotional burden he carried into the tournament. “It’s …