JAKARTA The mixed doubles of Jafar Hidayatullah/Felisha Alberta Nathaniel Pasaribu reached the Australian Open 2025 final, which is the fifth ticket that Indonesia has secured.
The second seed qualified after repatriating the third seed Rutanapak Oupthong/Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat from Thailand with a score of 19-21, 21-13, and 21-14 on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Jafar/Felisha started the first game tight, rising from 2-4 behind to lead four points in the interval. They dominated the game after that and maintained a 17-15 lead.
The opposing pair then equalized twice 17-17 and 18-18. Jafar/Felisha had held back a match point, but failed to take over again.
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At the beginning of the second game, Jafar/Felisha started very well to secure the first three points. However, they were even one point behind during the break.
Jafar/Felisha got a sweet momentum after 12-12. They scored six points in a row after that to be over the wind and at the same time extend the match to the deciding game.
The points in the last game were dramatic before the interval. Jafar/Felisha, who were one point ahead at that moment, continued to keep their distance until they ensured victory.
This victory is also Jafar/Felisha's revenge for the Thai pair, who previously defeated them in the first competitive clash at the Hylo Open last month.
In addition, the latest victory has made Jafar/Felisha confirm tickets for the 2025 BWF World Tour Finals next month which will take place in Hangzhou, China.
Jafar/Felisha follow in the footsteps of Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri who confirmed their ticket to the year-end top tournament after defeating Sabar Karyaman Gutama/Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani to reach the final at the Australian Open.
From this Australian Open event, Indonesia is confirmed to have secured two titles due to the war between Indonesian representatives in the women's doubles sector.
Jafar/Felisha will face a tough test in tomorrow's final. Because they are facing the first seed from Malaysia, namely the Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei pair.
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