Indonesia’s All-Round Challenge
For a powerhouse like Indonesia, it’s a peculiar fact that, outside of men’s doubles, they don’t have a title in any other category at the season finale (Superseries or World Tour Finals) since 2008.
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This time they have a chance to break new ground, with qualifiers in all five categories.
Seasoned campaigners Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan won for Indonesia three Finals crowns, in 2013, 2015 and 2019. While they had another outstanding season, it will rankle them that they couldn’t take a title despite being in four finals, including the All England and the World Championships. Bangkok presents a final opportunity, to finish the season on a high.
Their younger compatriots, Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto, came into their own this year, winning four titles from eight finals. Men’s doubles has the most level field in the competition, but Alfian/Ardianto’s record this season makes them slight favourites.