Korea Open: Christie Eyes Year’s First Title
Jonatan Christie broke a long spell of sub-par form to make his first final of the year since January, as he beat young compatriot Alwi Farhan in the semifinals of the SUWON VICTOR Korea Open 2025.
· DEV SUKUMAR
After finishing runner-up at the Indonesia Masters earlier this year, Christie hasn’t made it past the quarterfinals in eight tournaments. Today he had to battle hard against rising star Farhan, who took the opening game. Christie eventually hauled past him to make his third Korea Open final, 18-21 21-14 21-15.
“I was injured after the Indonesia Masters,” said a relieved Christie. “I needed time for rehab and to strengthen my muscles and get back my confidence.
“Farhan is playing very well, he’s very fast. I made too many mistakes after the break in the opening game after I was leading 11-7. He was more aggressive.”