Paris –
Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto advance to the semifinals of the French Open 2021. The pair will face Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo/Marcus Fernaldi Gideon fellow Indonesian representatives.
Indonesian men’s doubles, Fajar/Rian met Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayash as representatives of Japan in the quarterfinals at Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Paris, Saturday (30/10/2021) early morning WIB. Fajar/Rian finished the match with a score of 23-21, 21-18.
Fajar/Rian fell behind 6-11 in the first game interval. When the Japanese pair won 19-15, Fajar / Rian rose to equalize the score to 20-20 and finally won 23-21.
Fajar/Rian appeared cool in the second game by leading 11-9 at the interval. The pair, better known as FajRi, then left Takuro/Yugo with a score of 15-9.
Fajar/Rian’s steps became more and more unstoppable and made him win 21-18. This sweet result led him to the semifinals to meet Kevin / Marcus in the semifinals, who advanced after defeating Ong Yew Sin / Teo Ee Yi 21-13, 22-20.
This situation ensures that Indonesia sends one person to the final of the French Open 2021 in the men’s doubles sector. Whoever the winner will meet will be between the winners of Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik vs Ko Sung-hyun/Shin Baekcheol.
Indonesia does not have representatives in other sectors. Praveen Jordan/Melati Daeva Oktavianti were eliminated in the mixed doubles quarterfinals, men’s singles Shesar Hiren Shustavito also failed in the quarterfinals, Siti Fadia/Ribka Sugiarto were eliminated in the women’s doubles quarterfinals.
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