Indonesia Masters 2025: Hendra/Ahsan Secure Second Round Tickets
JAKARTA - Men's doubles pair Hendra Setiawan/Mohammad Ahsan managed to qualify for the second round of the Indonesia Masters 2025.
They got tickets after winning two games 21-19 and 22-20 over the Chinese Taipei pair,manfaat Chien Wei/Wu Hsuan Yi, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
"Saying thank God. This is completely beyond my expectations. It feels like winning the first round like winning the final," said Ahsan.
This victory is also revenge for Hendra / Ahsan. They previously lost against this pair in the only competitive clash at the Thailand Open 2024.
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In the second round, the pair nicknamed The Daddies will meet representatives of Malaysia, Junaidi Arif/Roy King Yap. This is their second competitive clash.
The only previous clash occurred in Hong Kong in 2023. At that time, Hendra/Ahsan were forced to secure a rubber game victory.
Hendra/Ahsan have one day of rest before returning to action on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
"It must be full rest tomorrow. Recovery because it feels cenatic to the waist and legs. So, you need to rest, maybe physiotherapy," said Ahsan.
The Indonesia Masters 2025 is the last tournament of the three-time world champion pair. They have confirmed that they will retire after playing here.