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The Sun
6 hours ago
- General
- The Sun
2025 Indonesia Open: Men's doubles pairs move into second round
WORLD number one doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani had to sweat it out to advance to the second round of the Indonesia Open after defeating Taiwan's Fang Chih Lee-Fang Jen Lee. In the match held at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, the Malaysian professional duo came from a set down, losing the first 17-21, to win the next two sets 21-17, 21-14. Awaiting Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin in the second round this Thursday are compatriots Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub-Tan Wee Kiong, who successfully defeated China's Xie Hao Nan-Zeng Wei Han 21-12, 21-17. Also advancing to the next round are the 2025 Malaysia Masters champions, Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun. The world number seven ranked pair had no trouble, taking just 21 minutes to beat their opponents from the US, Chen Zhi Yi-Presley Smith 21-6, 21-11 in staright games. 'We feel happy to be back in Istora Senayan. We hope we can do well in this tournament,' said Wei Chong in an audio shared by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to the media. Wei Chong-Kai Wun will also meet fellow Malaysians Wan Arif Wan Junaidi–Yap Roy King, who were given a walkover after France's Eloi Adam–Leo Rossi withdrew in the first round.
The Sun
7 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
2025 Indonesia Open: Two Malaysian men's doubles pairs move into second round
WORLD number one doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani had to sweat it out to advance to the second round of the Indonesia Open after defeating Taiwan's Fang Chih Lee-Fang Jen Lee. In the match held at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, the Malaysian professional duo came from a set down, losing the first 17-21, to win the next two sets 21-17, 21-14. Awaiting Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin in the second round this Thursday are compatriots Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub-Tan Wee Kiong, who successfully defeated China's Xie Hao Nan-Zeng Wei Han 21-12, 21-17. Also advancing to the next round are the 2025 Malaysia Masters champions, Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun. The world number seven ranked pair had no trouble, taking just 21 minutes to beat their opponents from the US, Chen Zhi Yi-Presley Smith 21-6, 21-11 in staright games. 'We feel happy to be back in Istora Senayan. We hope we can do well in this tournament,' said Wei Chong in an audio shared by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to the media. Wei Chong-Kai Wun will also meet fellow Malaysians Wan Arif Wan Junaidi–Yap Roy King, who were given a walkover after France's Eloi Adam–Leo Rossi withdrew in the first round.
The Star
8 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Something amiss as Ratchanok's name missing from registration list for Indonesian Open
Thailand women's singles shuttler Ratchanok Intanon in action against China's Wang Zhiyi in the semi-final match of Malaysian Masters at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil on Saturday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star PETALING JAYA: Former world champion Ratchanok Intanon has been left bitterly disappointed after missing out on the Indonesian Open at Istora Senayan this week, with her name omitted from the tournament's official registration list. The unexpected situation has caused confusion not just for the 30-year-old shuttler, but also for her club, the Banthongyord Badminton School, who were responsible for handling her entry into the prestigious tournament. In a statement, Banthongyord said they had followed the standard procedures they had always adhered to when registering players for international competitions. This included submitting all the necessary documents, including the list of players under the club, to the national body, the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT). However, the club were shocked to learn that when the tournament got underway yesterday, Ratchanok's name was missing from the list, dashing her hopes of competing in Jakarta. To make matters worse, the club said they had not been informed of the reason behind the omission. "The Banthongyod Badminton School would like to clarify that in the past, we have sent documents confirming their participation in every competition within the specified time frame. "Similarly, for the 2025 Indonesian Open competition, the Banthongyod Badminton School have sent documents and a list of athletes to apply to participate in the competition under the specified procedures and time frame as usual to the agency that oversees the sending of athletes from Thailand to the BWF as usual. "Later, the agency informed that Ratchanok Intanon's name was not in the 2025 Indonesian Open. The exact reason for the name's absence this time is unknown. The relevant parties helped coordinate with BWF to add the name, but were unable to do so because the deadline for submitting names according to the BWF's schedule had already passed," said Banthongyord. According to the Badminton World Federation's (BWF) regulations, the deadline for player registration for the Indonesian Open was April 22 — and late entries are not accepted under any circumstances. For the record, Ratchanok won the title in 2015 after defeating Japan's Yui Hashimoto in the final.
Independent Singapore
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Independent Singapore
Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Chen Yu Fei successfully took home titles at the 2025 Singapore Badminton Open
SINGAPORE: Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand and Chen Yu Fei of China took home victories at the end of the 2025 KFF Singapore Badminton Open at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Vitidsarn won his fourth title this year in front of 7,700 spectators, and Chen clinched his first title here in Singapore, one year after she placed second. Kunlavut Vitidsarn's reign The Thai athlete, who is on track to become the world's No. 1 men's singles player, has won his second BWF Super 750 title in 2025. Vitidsarn defeated Lu Guang Zu of China in 37 minutes, with a final scoreline of 21-6, 21-10. 'To play against a Chinese athlete, it's never easy. It's always tough, but I just tried my best to do whatever I could to win the match… It's a good thing that I'm now the world No. 1. Of course, there's always pressure. But it's a good kind of pressure. I've already said in the beginning that I want to win all tournaments, and that's what I'm focused on now,' Vitidsarn expressed. Vitidsarn demonstrated his dominance through his speed and strong defence, accompanied by impressive shots, which left his opponent frustrated during the match. Moreover, due to this achievement, he will become the first Thai male athlete to reach the number one spot. Indeed, he has cemented his name as one of the best players this year. Chen Yu Fei's redemption On the women's side, Chen Yu Fei played a dedicated game to beat her fellow Chinese athlete, Wang Zhi, with a final score line of 21-11, 21-11. She finally won the KFF Singapore Badminton Open after finishing second last year. The former world No. 1 had a great week so far, having a big win against the current top-ranked An Se Young in the quarterfinals. With her win, Chen declared: 'I'm really, really happy. The match schedule was tough, and every round was a challenge. I just tried to take it one game at a time and not stress too much. I felt more relaxed this time, and that helped me play better.' See also Will the tide turn for Loh Kean Yew at Singapore Badminton Open? Updates on doubles Malaysia's world No. 3 doubles Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik defeated South Korea's Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae. After losing the first game, they had a comeback and won the next two matches to clinch the victory in 65 minutes, with a final scoreline of 15-21, 21-18, 21-18. This win is their third title of the year, alongside their victories at the Badminton Asia Championships and Thailand Open. In the women's double, South Korea's Kim Hye Jeong and Kong Hee Young also won their third title of the year. They defeated Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi of Japan with scores of 21-26, 21-14. The athletes also won earlier this year at the Orleans Masters and the Indonesia Masters. Furthermore, Thailand's Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran finished strong and won the mixed doubles title after winning against Hong Kong's Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet in straight games. The match's final scoreline is 21-16, 21-9. This was a memorable win for the pair as they lost to the same pair in the Thailand Open quarterfinals. Just like the previous pairs, this is also their third title of the year, following wins at the Malaysia Open and Thailand Masters. The 2025 KFF Singapore Badminton Open happened from May 21 to Jun 1, 2025, at Singapore Indoor Stadium. This event is part of the BWF World Tour Super 750 series and offered a total prize money of US$1 million.
News18
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Indonesia Open: Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy Out; Satwik-Chirag In Action
Last Updated: Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy were eliminated from the Indonesia Open as Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are in the men's doubles round of 32. Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy were eliminated from the Indonesia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament on Tuesday. India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are up against the Indonesian duo of Leo Rolly Carnando and Bagas Maulana in the men's doubles round of 32. Sen, the 2021 World Championships bronze medallist, put up a valiant fight before losing 11-21, 22-20, 15-21 to after a hard-fought match against world number two Shi Yu Qi of China in their first-round men's singles match that lasted 65 minutes. Despite trailing 11-17 in the second game, Sen mounted a spirited comeback, saving a match point and winning the game 22-20 to force a decider. However, Shi regained control in the third game to secure the win. Top seed Shi Yu Qi 🇨🇳 comes up against Lakshya Sen 🇮🇳. #BWFWorldTour #IndonesiaOpen2025 — BWF (@bwfmedia) June 3, 2025 Prannoy also exited the USD 1,450,000 tournament, losing 17-21, 18-21 to Indonesia's Alwi Farhan. Malvika Bansod retired from her match against Putri Kusuma Wardani of Indonesia due to a knee injury. Anupama Upadhyaya lost in straight games 15-21, 9-21 to Korea's Kim Ga Eun, and Rakshitha Ramraj was defeated 21-14, 15-21, 12-21 by Thailand's Supanida. Sindhu vs Okuhara Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu advanced to the second round after beating long-time rival Nozomi Okuhara of Japan with a score of 22-20, 21-23, 21-15 in a gripping one-hour and 19-minute encounter in the women's singles category. 'It is important to get that first win because it definitely boosts my confidence for the next rounds. I have been losing in the first rounds recently, so this win was crucial for me," said Sindhu after her match. Sindhu and Okuhara, both former world champions, have faced recent struggles. Sindhu's best performance this season was a quarterfinal finish at the India Open in January, while Okuhara hasn't advanced past the second round in six events. Their latest encounter was marked by numerous game points and match points. Sindhu narrowly won the first game 22-20, saving a game point and delivering critical attacking shots. In the second game, she initially led but trailed 7-11 at the mid-game interval. She fought back to earn two match points with a powerful cross-court smash. However, unforced errors allowed Okuhara to level at 20-20, and the Japanese player eventually won the game 23-21. Sindhu admitted that nerves affected her play. 'Nerves are always there, I need to play safe or get points. My coach was saying to let go, and after a few points, I managed to do that." The deciding game saw conservative play from both players. Sindhu led 11-9 at the break and then unleashed a series of winners to surge to 20-12. She converted her fifth match point to secure her spot in the round of 16, improving her head-to-head record against Okuhara to 11-9 Sindhu acknowledged that the game has evolved significantly in recent years, with longer rallies and stronger defense. 'The women's circuit now features longer rallies and stronger defense compared to the past when it was more about attacking." She also noted improvements in her game but admitted that fitness remains a work in progress. 'It's been a struggle since the India Open. There's been some improvement, but I need to keep trying patiently to get that rhythm. I need to improve a lot more and stay injury-free while focusing on my skill." Sindhu will face the sixth seed Pornpawee Chochiwong of Thailand. First Published: June 03, 2025, 15:37 IST
