Japan Open 2023 Results: Ahsan/Hendra Defeat Korean Representatives, Challenge Fajar/Rian In Quarter Finals
JAKARTA - Mohammad Ahsan / Hendra Setiawan managed to advance to the quarter-finals of the Japan Open 2023. This certainty was obtained after they won over the Korean representatives in the round of 16.Appearing at Yoyogi Gymnasium, on Thursday, July 27 morning, Ahsan / Hendra had to face Kang Min Hyuk / Seo Seung Jae. The Daddies, who is the seventh seed, did not go through today's match easily.Although not superior, the movement of the Korean representative was quite difficult for The Daddies to move. Ahsan / Hendra even had to finish the three-game match after being left behind in the early game.Ahsan / Hendra were troubled by Kang / Seo in the first game, because this Korean representative managed to lead 12-21. In the second half The Daddies tried to catch up until they finally won after the rubber game with a score of 12-21, 21-10 and 21-19.The victory in the round of 16 over Kim/Seo made Ahsan/Hendra ensure a surprising place in the quarter-finals. Because they have to face other Indonesian representatives, Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian.The compatriot duel in the quarter-finals came after Fajar/Rian escaped without a hitch. The Babies advanced after their opponents from Denmark, Kim Astrup/Anders Rasmussen decided to walk over due to injury.
With Indonesia's duel in the quarter-finals tomorrow, the Red and White team has confirmed a position for their representatives in the semifinals.