China Masters 2023: Hendra/Ahsan Returns French Representatives

JAKARTA - The Indonesian men's doubles pair, Hendra Setiawan/Mohammad Ahsan, qualified for the second round of the 2023 China Masters.

They secured tickets after overcoming the resistance of the French pair, Christo Popov/Toma Junior Popov, two straight games, 21-11 and 21-19, at Shenzhen Bay Gymnasium on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

This is Hendra/Ahsan's second victory over the Popov brothers. Another victory was won at the 2021 Indonesia Masters.

It's a game that's not easy. The opponent's defense is also strong, not dead. We also have to play more patiently. To be able to produce points, the blow must be more varied," said Hendra after the match.

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The escape of the couple nicknamed The Daddies made the men's doubles have four representatives who advanced to the second round of the BWF Super 750 event.

Three men's doubles tickets were previously secured by Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto, Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin, and Pramudya Kusumawardana/Yeremia Rambitan.

In the second half, The Daddies will face China's second seed, Liang Wei Berkek/Wang Chang. So far Hendra/Ahsan have a 2-2 win-loss record with Liang/Wang.

"Tomorrow against Liang Wei Chaotic / Wang Chang, yes, just be ready. We haven't seen them for a long time. We just want to give the best resistance," said Hendra.

One men's doubles that is confirmed to return is Bagas Maulana/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri. The pair was stopped by the host's representative, Liu Yu Chen/Ou Xuan Yi.

Falling in the hands of the host pair was also felt by the mixed doubles Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto/Lisa Ayu Kusumawati. They failed to go to the second round after losing against third seed Feng Yan Zhe/Huang Dong Ping.

The men's singles Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo also suffered the same fate. He failed to follow the steps of Anthony Sinisuka Ginting after being stopped by Zhao Jun Peng.

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