Singapore Open 2024: Hendra/Ahsan Bend Bagas/Fikri

JAKARTA Senior pair Hendra Setiawan/Mohammad Ahsan were immediately eliminated in the first round of the Singapore Open 2024.

The Daddies failed to get a ticket to the second half after losing three games against their juniors, Bagas Maulana/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri, Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

Hendra/Ahsan managed to win in the first game before losing in the next two games. They gave up with the final score 21-18, 21-23, and 16-21.

"Congratulations to Bagas/Fikri, they managed (loss) from the needle," Ahsan said in a statement received after the match.

After winning the first game, Hendra/Ahsan also appeared dominant in the second game. They even had a chance to lead with a three-point lead 20-17.

Ahsan said that he and Hendra performed optimally in this match. However, Bagas/Fikri were able to get out of the pressure.

"That's a very positive thing. Hopefully Bagas/Fikri can be even more prepared in the next match," he said.

Bagas/Fikri are one of two Indonesian representatives who received tickets for the second half of the four representatives who played today. Another ticket was secured by the women's singles, Gregoria Mariska Tunjung.

Furthermore, Bagas/Fikri will meet South Korea's third seed, Kang Min-hyuk/Seo Seung-jae.

The pair qualified for the round of 16 after eliminating other Indonesian men's doubles, namely Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin.