Apri/Fadia Confirmed To Appear At The Indonesia Masters 2023

Women's doubles pair Apriyani Rahayu/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti. (photo: Instagram @r.apriyanig)

JAKARTA - The women's doubles pair Apriyani Rahayu/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti are confirmed to have recovered and will appear at the Indonesia Masters 2023, this week.

PBSI Secretary General Moh. Fadik Imran said doctors had confirmed Fadia's condition was ready to appear after missing the India Open 2023 last week.

"Based on the doctor's statement, Apri/Fadia can be sure to compete in this Indonesia Masters," Fadil said at a press conference at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Monday, January 23, 2023.

The 2021 SEA Games gold medalist was forced to fail to defend his title at the Malaysia Open after Fadia suffered an ankle injury in the semifinals against Chinese pair Chen Qing Chen/Jia Yi Fan.

At that time the match was stopped early during points 21-9 and 2-0 in the second game. The doctor's statement previously confirmed that Fadia had a muscle tear in his right ankle.

"We pray that our women's doubles can improve their performance throughout this year," said Fadil.

For this year, Apri/Fadia went down with women's doubles Febriana Dwi Puji Kusuma/Amalia Cahaya Pratiwi, Lanny Tria Mayasari/Ribka Sugiarto, and Meilysa Trias Puspita Sari/Rachel Allessya Rose who fought from the qualifying round.

Apri/Fadia, who are currently ranked fifth in the world, will begin their journey at the Indonesia Masters this year on Wednesday. They are waiting for opponents who qualify through the qualifying round.

Last year, Apri/Fadia successfully reached the final round. Unfortunately they could not climb to the highest podium after losing two straight games to Chen, Qing Chen/Jia Yi Fan.