Indonesia Masters 2024: Men's Doubles Get One Final Ticket

JAKARTA Indonesian men's doubles get one ticket to the 2024 Indonesia Masters final after Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin will meet Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto in the semifinals.

Leo/Daniel locked the place in the top four after winning over the pair Daniel Lundgaard/Mads Vestergaard (Denmark) two straight games with a score of 21-14 and 21-12 at Istora Gelora Bung Karno, Senayan, Jakarta, Friday, January 26, 2024, afternoon WIB.

Daniel said playing at home was one of the advantages for them in this match. Shouts from supporters sparked their motivation to stop the opponent.

"In addition, we also played quite well. So, we can press the opponent and make the opponent unable to move," said Daniel after the match in front of the media crew at the mixed zone.

Meanwhile, Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto got another semifinal ticket after defeating their compatriots, Bagas Maulana/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri, two straight games with a score of 21-13 and 21-12.

The duel of fellow Indonesian representatives in the semifinals made Merah-White definitely pocket one ticket to the final. This number also has the opportunity to maintain the title which last year was successfully won by Leo/Daniel.

"We often meet, compete often. Especially during training. We both know. So, who is more prepared will be able to qualify for the final," said Daniel.

Currently, Indonesia has three semifinal tickets. In addition to the two men's doubles above, one other ticket was pocketed by the women's doubles pair Lanny Tria Mayasari/Ribka Sugiarto.

Lanny/Ribka qualified after defeating the Dutch pair, Debora Jille/Cheryl Seinen. Next, they will meet with the fourth seed from China, Liu Sheng Shu/Tan Ning.