JAKARTA The men's singles Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo successfully defeated the representative of Hong Kong, Ng Ka Long Angus, to win the final ticket for the Indonesia Masters 2023.
Chico rose from defeat in the first game to reach the final match with a victory score of 17-21, 27-25, and 22-20 at the Istora Senayan Stadium, Jakarta, Saturday, January 28, 2023.
"Earlier, the strategy was correct but lacked focus. Then, in the second and third sets, they could play more calmly. Focus on yourself and don't see points," Chico said regarding the key to his revival at a press conference.
Chico's ticket made it certain that Indonesia had received one title from the Super 500 BWF event. The reason is, the ticket for the other men's singles final was also secured by the Indonesian representative, namely Jonatan Christie.
Jonathan himself reached the final after battling three games against Chinese representative Shi Yuqi. "Tomorrow I want to play nothing to lose and want to give the best for Indonesia," Chico said regarding meeting Jonathan.
This is the first All Indonesia final in the men's singles Indonesia Masters after a decade. The last time the final brought together fellow Indonesian representatives, occurred in 2013.
At that time, clashes between Indonesian representatives had occurred since the semifinals. At that time, Simon Santoso defeated Tommy Sugiarto, while D. Hayom Rumbaka won WO over Sony Dwi Kuncoro.
In the final, Simon Santoso then came out as champion after defeating his partner in a two-game straight game.
The coach of Tunggal Putra, Irwansyah, himself could not cover his joy after his two foster children reached the final.
"Grateful to be given sustenance to Allah, we can provide two men's singles to the final. Thank you all for the support and prayers from the whole community," he said.
Indonesia still has hope of getting one more ticket from the men's doubles number Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin. The pair have not played against Japanese representatives Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi when this news was written.
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