2024 Thomas Cup Results: Beat Thailand 4-1, Indonesia To Quarter Finals

JAKARTA Indonesia made sure to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2024 Thomas Cup after defeating Thailand in the second match of Group C.

Tickets to qualify for Indonesia were obtained after the men's doubles Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin won 21-13 and 21-10 over Sirawit Sothon/Natthapat Trinkajee in the fourth party, Monday, April 29, 2024, afternoon WIB.

"When we entered the field, we were immediately determined to give our best. Focus on points by points. We want to ensure Indonesia's victory," said Leo after the match.

Indonesia got the first point through the men's singles Anthony Sinisuka Ginting. He beat Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul in two straight sets, 21-16 and 21-13.

Thailand then equalized in the second party. Their partner, Peeratchai Sukphun/Pakkapon Teeraratsakul, succeeded in stopping Indonesia's mainstay doubles, Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto, with a score of 21-19, 14-21, and 21-11.

Before Leo/Daniel, the second point for Indonesia was secured by the men's singles Jonatan Christie. The winner of the All England 2024 won stopped Jamsri's singles suggestion to bring Indonesia 2-1.

Jojo won the rubber game with a score of 21-16, 13-21, and 21-12.

After Leo/Daniel put Indonesia 3-1 up, Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo completed the Red-White victory. He beat Nachakom Pusri in two straight sets, 21-10 and 21-11.

Meanwhile, Leo/Daniel this year were given the target of bringing home the Thomas Cup trophy. This pair was previously also part of the 2020 Thomas Cup champion team which will be held in 2021 Denmark.

"When we won the Thomas Cup in 2021, we were still the youngest and there were still seniors. This year we have to be more responsible. So, we must always be ready to give our best," said Daniel.

"The experience of togetherness and cohesiveness also supported each other in Aarhus at that time, try to build again this year," he said.

In the last match of Group C, Indonesia will meet India, which is the defending champion in the Thomas Cup.

India previously won their first title in the 2022 Thomas Cup. At that time they beat Indonesia in the final match.