After Winning The Men's Singles For All England 2024, Jonatan Christie Said This

Indonesian men's singles Jonatan Christie poses with the All England Open 2024 which he won on Sunday (17/3/2024). (Between/HO/PP PBSI)

JAKARTA - Indonesian men's singles Jonatan Christie admitted that he did not expect to win his first BWF Super 1000 tournament title at the All England Open 2024, Sunday.

"Praise God, I am very grateful for what God has given, especially this week. I never expected to be a champion in All England. This is also my first Super 1000 title. It must be very, very valuable," said Jonatan, quoted from a brief statement from PP PBSI.

Jonathan won over his country's compatriot, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting through two straight games, 21-15, 21-14 in the match which was held in Birmingham, England.

This is the first Indonesian finals match since 30 years ago, where Hariyanto Arbi won the final match over his compatriot, Ardy Bernardus Wiranata, in 1994.

For Jonathan, his achievements with Ginting are things that must be celebrated together, because both of them make history for Indonesian badminton.

"And even more valuable, Anthony (Ginting) and me, the men's singles team finally we were able to repeat the history 30 years ago," said Jonathan.

"It's not easy to achieve, years of hard training, every tournament fails, we go home and practice again, fail again and then practice even harder. It's always like that until finally God gave the fruit today," he said.

Furthermore, the world number nine men's singles admitted that they enjoyed the final match with Ginting, on a special gray field to celebrate the 125th year of All England.

"After yesterday confirming the all Indonesian finals, I have enjoyed it even more because whoever wins, the important thing is Indonesia. From making history alone, I am very happy," said Jonatan.

"After this, many will definitely depend on more expectations but I can only do my best than I can," he said.