India, Sept. 24 -- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are in a good space right now, mentally and physically. A World Championships bronze in August backed by successive finals at Hong Kong Open and China Masters this month - their first title clashes in 16 months - has put them at ease.

Physically too they were able to push their bodies, playing in the business end of three tournaments in four weeks without a niggle or injury, after fitness issues had plagued them for more than a year.

"After the Olympics, I had many injuries. I have a shoulder problem which has been there for the past 6-7 years. It is a recurring issue. I have to manage with it. Also, many a time I would have sudden pain (in other parts of the body). I wasn't i...