Indonesia Masters: Thai Treats
Finals day at DAIHATSU Indonesia Masters 2025 turned out to be historic for Thailand as both singles titles were claimed by their shuttlers – a remarkable first for the nation on the HSBC BWF World Tour.
· DIANNE PIERRE
At the Istora on Sunday, Ratchanok Intanon first broke a 10-month title drought which goes back to the 2024 Spain Masters before younger compatriot Kunlavut Vitidsarn’s thrilling win over Jonatan Christie made him the first Thai men's singles player to triumph at the tournament.
“Ten months? Oh, that’s fine, it’s not a year,” laughed Intanon when informed of the stat at the end of her 21-18 21-17 victory over Sim Yu Jin.
“This gives me so much motivation. It reminds me I can return to the top eight and reset my goals. My fitness is improving after a long injury and I feel positive. It’s encouraging to start the year with a title. I’ve only lost to An Se Young at my last two tournaments and with her not in Jakarta, I knew I had a chance.”