Muhammad Shohibul Fikri/Bagas Maulana will meet compatriot Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto after successfully advancing to the round of 16. Bagas/Fikri managed to advance to the round of 16 after defeating representatives of Scotland, Alexander Dunn/Adam Hall with two games straight, namely 21-16 and 21-16.
Bagas/Fikri managed to beat representatives of Scotland in the last 32 of the Indonesia Open 2022 which was held at Istora Senayan on Wednesday (15/06/2022). This match was fun and well run, although there were several errors from the Indonesian pair.Â
The victory achieved by Bagas/Fikri brought them to meet other Indonesian representatives, namely Fajar/Rian, who had already advanced to the quarter-finals after defeating Malaysian representatives Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin.
Previously, Bagas/Fikri and Fajar/Rian had met several times, one of which was at the Korea Open 2022 which at that time was won by Fajar Rian with two games 21-12 and 21-9. Bagas/Fikri said that tomorrow's match will be tight and difficult because the odds are balanced.Â
"The preparation is focused, mentally and the game pattern must be prepared because we meet our own colleagues, our seniors. 50:50 chance," said Bagas in front of the media crew.
Focus and high enthusiasm became the main points that Bagas/Fikri prepared in facing the round of 16 match that met Fajar/Rian.
"Just don't give up easily in the field, the spirit is also. Because they are consistent, we must be even more enthusiastic than them," continued Bagas.
Playing as much and as good as possible is the target for Bagas/Fikri in the round of 16 match.
