China Open 2023: Jonathan Christie Qualifies For Quarter-Finals, Indonesia Ensures One Place In The Semifinals

Indonesian men's singles, Jonatan Christie. (Photo: Twitter @INABadminton)

JAKARTA – Men's singles badminton player Jonatan Christie overcame Canadian representative Brian Yang to reach the quarter-finals of the 2023 China Open.

The 2018 Asian Games gold medalist lost the first game, before recovering to win with a score of 12-21, 21-15 and 21-14 at the Olympic Sport Center Gymnasium, Thursday, September 7 afternoon Western Indonesian Time (WIB).

This victory made Jonathan, who is the fifth seed in this event, overtake his partner Shesar Hiren Rhustavito. Shesar previously qualified after defeating Malaysia's representative, Ng Tze Yong.

The passing of these two representatives meant that Indonesia automatically got a semifinal ticket. The reason is, the two representatives from the Cipayung PBSI training camp (Pelatnas) immediately clashed with each other in the quarter-finals.

"Tomorrow against Shesar Hiren Rhustavito, whoever wins will still be Indonesia," said Jonatan in the statement received.

Unfortunately, the mixed doubles sector, which sent the most representatives to the second round of the BWF Super 1000 level event, was confirmed to have no representatives to advance to the quarter-finals.

This number previously passed Praveen Jordan/Melati Daeva Oktavianti, Rinov Rivaldy/Pitha Haningtyas Mentari, and Dejan Ferdinansyah/Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja. However, everything immediately collapsed.

Dejan/Gloria stopped after losing to China's first seeds Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong. They lost badly to two teams, 5-21 and 17-21.

Meanwhile, Praveen/Melati were beaten by Malaysian representatives Tan Kian Meng/Lai Pei Jing, while Rinov/Pitha were beaten by Thai pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Sapsiree Taerattanachai.