Hong Kong Open: Gutama/Isfahani Flying High
Sabar Karyaman Gutama and Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani have come a long way since leaving the Indonesian national team in early 2022.
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Their straightforward 21-13 21-17 semifinal win over newly-paired compatriots Leo Rolly Carnando/Bagas Maulana at LI-NING Hong Kong Open 2024 today sent them into their third final of the season, after podium finishes in March at Spain (winners) and Orleans Masters (runners-up).
Their maiden Super 500 title match also means Indonesia will have a men’s doubles finalists for the fifth consecutive edition at the tournament.
Gutama shared post-match: “It means a lot to us. Being independent players isn’t easy, so we are grateful we’ve been able to play consistently at a high level and keep improving. Hopefully we can put the icing on the cake by winning our first Super 500 event.”