Denmark Open: Ardianto/Hidayat Spring Surprise on Debut
Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Rahmat Hidayat announced their partnership in spectacular fashion at VICTOR Denmark Open 2025, toppling second seeds Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik 21-13 21-17 in a first round stunner.
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The Indonesian duo's victory marks a promising start to their collaboration following Ardianto's recent partnership turbulence. After temporarily splitting with long-time partner Fajar Alfian earlier this year, Ardianto endured two first round exits alongside Yeremia Erich Yoche Yacob Rambitan at the Korea Open and China Masters last month.
Against the Malaysians, the new pairing looked anything but experimental. They capitalised on their opponents' fatigue following last week's Arctic Open, where the world No.2s finished runners-up, though Hidayat was diplomatic about the advantage.
"They were probably a little tired after the final last week, they weren't in their best condition," he noted.