JAKARTA Alwi Farhan's debut appearance at the Japan Open 2025 went smoothly against the men's singles from China Taipei, Lee Chia Hao.
Alwi, who is the 2023 junior world champion, stopped his opponent in the duel of two straight games 21-18 and 21-11 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Japan, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, morning WIB.
"First, thank God I was able to make my debut at the Japan Open with maximum results in the first half," Alwi said after the match.
This victory made Alwi equalize his head-to-head record to 3-3. This is also his successive victory over Lee Chia Hao this year.
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Another victory occurred when they met at the 2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship (BAMTC) in February 2025. At that time, Alwi had to fight the rubber game to win.
"The key to today's victory is emotional control and focus that I have to pay attention to so that I can play more calmly and take advantage of the opponent's mistakes," said Alwi.
In the second round, Alwi will face the French men's singles, Alex Lanier. The semifinalist at the 2023 World Championship has only met Alwi once so far.
The clash occurred in the BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships 2023. At that time, Alwi managed to secure a straight two-game victory.
"Everyone has a chance to win. So, I want to maximize my recovery because there is a one-day gap tomorrow so that on Thursday, July 17, 2025, gas can be done again," said Alwi.
Alwi is one of three Indonesian men's singles playing at the Japan Open 2025. He took part with Jonatan Christie and Anthony Sinisuka Ginting.
Ginting made a comeback to the field after being absent since playing his last tournament at the Malaysia Open 2025 in January 2025 due to injury.
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