Indonesia Masters 2024: Jonathan Failed To Keep His Title

JAKARTA It is certain that the men's singles Jonatan Christie will not be able to defend his title at the Indonesia Masters after losing the first round in this year's edition.

Jonathan is confirmed to return home after losing the rubber game 21-19, 19-21, and 19-21 against Lu Guangzhou at Istora Gelora Bung Karno, Senayan, Jakarta, Wednesday, January 24, 2024, afternoon WIB.

"Obviously I'm still grateful. Not in accordance with my expectations and targets. I feel the need to add something to practice. However, overall I struggled until the end," said Jonathan after the match.

Apart from not being able to maintain the title, this result adds to Jonatan's unsatisfactory record earlier this year. Of the three tournaments that Jonathan had participated in twice stopped in the first half and once in the second half.

Apart from the 2024 Indonesia Masters, the owner of the 2018 Asian Games gold medal also lost in the first round of the 2024 Malaysia Open. Meanwhile, he had to be eliminated in the second round of the 2024 India Open.

"This is a lesson for me, maybe a blow for me. In these three matches it is far from the target I have set," said Jonathan.

In another match before, the mixed doubles pair Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto/Lisa Ayu Kusumawati defeated their compatriot Adnan Maulana/Nita Violina Marwah to qualify for the second round.

Rehan/Lisa easily overcome opponents in two straight games 21-9 and 21-10 at this Super 500 BWF level event.

In addition, Rinov Rivaldy Pitha Haningtyas Mentari and Putri Kusuma Wardani's women's singles also successfully continued their journey to the second round of the Indonesia Masters 2024.