JAKARTA — Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo/Marcus Fernaldi Gideon's men's doubles are confirmed to be absent from three important tournaments in Southeast Asia. The Minions were forced to withdraw because Marcus had to focus on recovering.
The three tournaments that will be passed by the world's best doubles are the Malaysia Open (28 June–3 July), Malaysia Masters (5-10 July), and the Singapore Open (12-17 July).
"Marcus Fernaldi Gideon is focused on recovery," PBSI wrote in a statement on their Instagram social media.
Marcus previously made a post-operative comeback at the Indonesia Masters and Indonesia Open this month. However, in the two championships, Marcus, who is paired with Kevin, has not been able to bring out his best abilities.
At the Indonesia Masters, Marcus and Kevin's journey can reach the semifinals. While at the Indonesia Open, The Minions immediately stopped in the round of 16.
Apart from Kevin/Marcus, the men's doubles of Pramudya Kusumawardana/Yeremia Rambitan are also confirmed to be unable to appear in the three tournaments.
Yeremia is also still recovering from the knee injury he suffered at the Indonesia Open 2022.
Adnan Maulana/Mychelle Crhystine Bandoso's mixed doubles also had to miss two tournaments in Malaysia. The reason, Mychelle has not recovered from a waist injury.
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