Fajar alfian/muhammad Shohibul Fikri Advance to china Masters 2025 Quarterfinals with Comeback Victory
Indonesian duo Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri secured their place in the quarterfinals of the China Masters 2025, overcoming a first-game deficit to defeat sixth-seeded Chinese pair Liang weikeng and Wang Chang. The match, held at the Shenzhen Arena on Thursday afternoon (September 18th), concluded with a score of 16-21, 21-15, 21-18.
This victory marks a significant achievement for Fajar/Fikri, propelling them into the top eight of the prestigious China Masters tournament.Their performance demonstrates resilience and tactical adaptability, positioning them as contenders in a field of highly-ranked international competitors. The pair will now face third seeds goh Sze Fei and nur Izzuddin of Malaysia in the quarterfinal round, continuing their pursuit of a championship title.
the Indonesian pair initially struggled,falling behind early in the first game after a 2-2 tie,eventually losing 21-16. Liang/Wang established a strong lead, reaching a 17-12 advantage before closing out the game.
Fajar/fikri responded emphatically in the second game, quickly gaining momentum with a 6-1 lead and extending it to 8-3. thay maintained their advantage, reaching the interval at 11-7 and ultimately winning the game 21-15, forcing a decisive third game.
The third game saw Fajar/Fikri take an early lead, establishing a 5-1 and then an 8-4 advantage. They continued to build on their lead, reaching 12-5 after the interval and extending it to 17-10. Despite a late surge from Liang/Wang, who narrowed the gap with four consecutive points, Fajar/Fikri secured the victory 21-18, claiming their spot in the quarterfinals.
(rin/krs)
