Indonesia Masters: Wardoyo, Christie Provide Cheer for Hosts
On an otherwise disappointing day for the hosts, Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo, Jonatan Christie and Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin kept the local interest alive at the DAIHATSU Indonesia Masters 2023.
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The hosts suffered six losses in today’s quarterfinals. The most painful of those would be top seeds Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto’s failure to convert three match points against Liu Yu Chen/Ou Xuan Yi, with the Chinese prevailing in a thriller, 25-23 in the third.
Another blow was the loss of seventh seeds Apriyani Rahayu/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti to Jongkolphan Kititharakul/Rawinda Prajongjai, with the Thais edging ahead after 84 minutes.
The day had started brightly for Indonesia, with Jonatan Christie outplaying Lakshya Sen 15-21 21-10 21-13. He was followed into the semifinals by compatriot Wardoyo, who shot past Brian Yang in straight games.