Hong Kong Open 2025: Men's Doubles Remaining Patient/Reza

Sabar Karyaman Gutama/Mohammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani secured tickets for the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Open 2025 (doc. PBSI).

JAKARTA - The Sabar Karyaman Gutama/Mohammad pair Reza Pahlevi Isfahani must bear their own burden after becoming the only Indonesian men's doubles to stay at the Hong Kong Open 2025.

The seventh seed managed to continue his journey to the quarter-finals of the tournament after defeating Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi in a dramatic three-game match 20-22, 21-18, and 21-17 on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

"Technically, there are no obstacles, from yesterday we could try to appear more relaxed and calmer. Today also competed tightly, it was not easy to beat this Japanese representative," said Sabar.

This victory is the revenge of Sabar/Reza for the 2021 world champion pair from Japan. Previously, they lost against Takuro/Yugo in Japan Masters' first competitive clash last year.

In the quarter-finals later, Sabar/Reza will meet Fang-Chih Lee/Fang-Jen Lee. The pair from China Taipei qualified for the last eight after beating second seed Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin.

On paper, Sabar/Reza have a 1-2 win-loss record against Fang-Chih Lee/Fang-Jen Lee. The only win was won at the Macau Open 2025 in August.

Prior to that, Sabar/Reza lost against them at the Swiss Open 2025 and China Open 2024.

"Preparation for focus for recovery and more technically and mentally prepared because the head-to-head with our opponents lost 1-2. So, we must not be careless in the slightest," said Sabar.

Apart from Sabar/Reza, the pair Leo Rolly Carnando/Bagas Maulana also managed to penetrate the second round of the BWF Super 500 level tournament.

Unfortunately, Leo/Bagas' journey could not continue. The couple's move was stopped by the sixth seed from China, Liang Wei Berkeng/Wang Chang, two straight games 12-21 and 20-22.