JAKARTA - Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto's steps at the Indonesia Masters 2023 stopped in the quarter-finals. The world number one pair gave up dramatically three games from China's fifth seed, Liu Yu Chen/Ou Xuan Yi.
Fajar/Rian lost 21-11, 13-21, and 23-25 to the Chinese representative while meeting at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Friday, January 27, 2023.
"This result is not yet the best. We have tried our best until the last points, but we are still not grateful. We should be grateful. Of course there will be many evaluations for the next match," said Rian after the match.
Fajar/Rian's defeat made the hope of a title on the men's doubles now rest on the shoulders of Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin.
Apart from Fajar/Rian, Apriyani Rahayu/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti, Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, Dejan Ferdinansyah/Gloria Emanuelle Widajaja, Bagas Maulana/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri.
Apart from Leo/Daniel, Jonantan Christie also got tickets for the semifinals. The 2018 Asian Games gold medalist qualified after winning over Lakshya Sen (India).
Indonesia may still be able to add tickets through Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo and the mixed doubles of Jafar Hidayatullah/Aisyah Salsabila Putri Pranata.
The two representatives had not played when this news was written.
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