Indonesia Open: Lai, Christie in Final Showdown
Young gunslinger riding into town faces home hotshot on what promises be a career-highlight showdown for both on Sunday at POLYTRON Indonesia Open 2026.
· DEV SUKUMAR
Victor Lai, in his debut Indonesian campaign, is already in rarefied territory as he became the first Canadian to reach a final of this level. Jonatan Christie, Indonesia’s spearhead over the last decade alongside Anthony Ginting, is in his first Indonesia Open final – a surprising fact given that he’s played here for a dozen years.
The turf will be the Istora, with its thunderous roar egging on their home hero.
On Saturday, Lai had a taste of what it means to take on a home favourite as he was pitted against Chou Tien Chen, who has a special relationship with the Istora.