JAKARTA — Men's doubles coach Herry Iman Pierngadi hopes that Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto can talk a lot at the Indonesia Open 2022 which will take place June 14-19.
Fajar/Rian just won the Indonesia Masters 2022 title on Sunday, June 12. This will be their first Super 500 title since the 2019 Korea Open.
“Their graphics are amazing. Hopefully they can defend it next week (at the Indonesia Open," said Herry IP at a press conference.
Along with the increasing performances, Fajar/Rian will certainly be the focus of Indonesia when playing at home this week.
Moreover, Herry IP did not target the world number one men's doubles Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo/Marcus Fernaldi Gideon in not optimal conditions and also the veteran pair Hendra Setiawan/Mohammad Ahsan.
Even though he will be Indonesia's mainstay again, Fajar admits he doesn't want to be burdened after winning the Indonesia Masters. Moreover, the competition at the Indonesia Open will be tougher because the world's top athletes will participate.
"We are already champions and we are not a burden. After this (winning the Indonesia Masters) we are not champions anymore. So don't let that (title) become a burden. Moreover, the tournament has increased so we have to maintain conditions," he said.
This year's Indonesia Masters title is the first World Tour title at home in Fajar/Rian's career.
In addition, this is their second title this year after winning the Swiss Open in March. It is also their fourth final in the last five individual tournaments since being eliminated in the first round of the 2022 All England.
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