Overthrow Fajar/Alfian In The Top 32 Of Indonesia Masters 2021, Bagas/Fikri Says He's Satisfied

Bagas/Fikri (Photo: PBSI)

JAKARTA - The perfect achievement was achieved by Indonesian men's doubles badminton players, Bagas Maulana/Muhammad Shohibul Filri in the last 32 of the Indonesia Masters 2021. This is because they succeeded in overthrowing seniors who also represented Indonesia, Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto.

In the meeting which took place on Tuesday, November 16 in Nusa Dua, Bali, Bagas/Fikri won over Fajar/Rian after a long struggle. Bagas/Fikri passed the game ruber for 61 minutes with the final score 13-21, 21-18, 22-20.

The result is clearly a satisfying achievement for Bagas/Fikri, because they can beat Fajar/Rian who are the fourth seed. With this result, Fikri said he was very satisfied.

"Today's results are very enjoyable and satisfying because they can play optimally, freely, and get the best results beating seniors," Fikri said in a press conference after the match in Nusa Dua, Bali, quoted from the PBSI release.

Meanwhile for Bagas, the victory over this senior became a new benchmark. Because, said Bagus, there are still many aspects that need to be improved based on their coach's comments.

"According to the coach, it has improved quite a bit from before, for example from the technical aspect, focus and concentration. But there is still much to be learned. If the key to success against seniors is more to believe and just give up," concluded Bagas.

With this victory, Bagas/Fikri have the right to advance to the last 16 of the Indonesia Masters 2021. This result is also an important note for the 31st-ranked pair because they succeeded in defeating two national teammates who were in the top five in the world.