China Open 2025: Failed To Take Advantage Of The Advantages, Alwi Farhan Is Bend By World Number 1

Alwi Farhan lost in the first round of the China Open 2025 with a fierce match against the world number 1 badminton player (doc. PBSI).

JAKARTA Alwi Farhan returned home in the first round of the China Open 2025 after he failed to take advantage of his advantage against the world number one men's singles, Kunlavut Vitidsarn.

Although not superior, Alwi managed to force his opponent to play rubber games for 65 minutes which ended with a score of 21-10, 15-21, and 18-21 on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

"Still grateful for this result, but I feel my performance is not stable," said Alwi in a statement received by the media.

Alwi, who was 2-6 behind in the first game, was able to rise with 12 consecutive points to take a far lead over his opponent. This advantage makes him even more comfortable to win.

Unfortunately, in the second game, Alwi, who immediately conceded five points in a row at the beginning, had difficulty putting up a fight. He was left behind throughout the game.

In the third game, the game was pretty tight. Alwi was able to catch up several times, but Kunlavut played better and could control the wind situation more and the shuttlecock.

Alwi said that fighting world number one made him have a good opportunity to evaluate the shortcomings he had.

"From the match earlier, I feel like I want to fight anyone, I'm no longer nervous and don't lose so far."

"Indeed, from experience and strategy tactics in the field, we still have a lot to learn," he said.

Indonesia still has two men's singles who haven't played yet. They are Jonatan Christie and Anthony Sinisuka Ginting.