Smooth Strategy, Jonathan Christie To The Final To Meet Antonsen

Jonathan Christie managed to carry out his strategy well so that he penetrated the final of the 2024 China Masters (doc. PBSI).

JAKARTA - Jonatan Christie managed to advance to the final of the 2024 China Masters after defeating the first seed from China, Shi Yu Qi, on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Shenzhen Arena.

Jojo, Jonatan Christie's nickname, defeated Shi Yu Qi in two straight games with a score of 21-17 and 21-16.

The 27-year-old badminton player revealed that a strategy that went well was a factor in victory over his competitor.

"Praise God for being able to play well, all strategy is out, being able to do all the things I plan to do, including attacks, defense, and calm."

"Four times the challenge worked in the second game. That just adds to my confidence."

"There is something I am sure will work because obviously the ball is out. There are also those who have doubts, but just pick it up first," said Jonathan after the match.

Returning to the top party shows that Jonathan has started to be consistent. This means that the final trip will be the second after the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Jonathan also penetrated the final and ended up runner-up when appearing at the 2024 Arctic mid-October 2024.

In addition, Jonatan got three times through the semifinals this year, namely the Hong Kong Open and China Open in September 2024 and Kumamoto Japan Masters last week.

"This is my second final in the period after the 2024 Olympics. I have also reached three semifinals. It's not easy, but everything is quite positive," said Jonatan Christie.

In the final of the 2024 China Masters which will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024, Jonathan will meet Anders Antonsen.

In fact, Jojo wanted to meet Axelsen, but Antonsen managed to bend his compatriot in a three-game battle 16-21, 21-9, and 22-20.

"I still have one big game here against Denmark's opponents. Now focus first on the final game."

"Hopefully we can meet Viktor (Axelsen). Regardless of winning or losing, but want to try to compete again (against Axelsen)," said Jonatan.

Apart from Jonatan Christie, Indonesia also has representatives in the men's doubles final. Sabar Karyaman Gutama/Mohammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani also appeared in the top party after beating the hosts' doubles, He jiting/Ren Xiangyu.