All England: What a Day for Indonesia!
Three decades have passed since Indonesia last won men’s singles gold at the All England. Since then, three Indonesians have been in four finals, but the gold remained elusive.
· DEV SUKUMAR
That changed in the 125th year of the All England, with Anthony Sinisuka Ginting and Jonatan Christie ensuring a repeat of Hariyanto Arbi and Ardy Wiranata’s all-Indonesia men’s singles final.
Then, in the last match of the day, with Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto taking their place in the men’s doubles final, Indonesia have a shot at their best haul at an All England since 2014.
Ginting was first in, after dealing with a stubborn Christo Popov; Christie followed after a mid-match slump against Lakshya Sen.