Bisnis.comJAKARTA – Mixed doubles Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto-Lisa Ayu Kusumawati has advanced to the second round of the 2023 India Open after beating Taiwanese representatives Yang Po Hsuan/Hu Ling Fang.

Playing at KD Jadhav Indoor Hall on Tuesday (1/17/2023) afternoon, Rehan-Lisa won in a three-game battle 21-14, 17-21 and 21-18.

In the second round, Rehan-Lisa will wait for the winner between Zheng Siwei/Huang Ya Qiong or Goh Soon Huat/Lai Shevon Jemmie.

Another Indonesian representative who will compete is Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo-Marcus Fernaldi Gideon against Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin in the first round of the 2023 India Open in New Delhi on Tuesday.

The pair, each dubbed Minions and The Babies, will take part in the final match which will take place at number one field KD Jadhav Indoor Hall.

According to fixture reports compiled via the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on its official website, the Minions hold a 2-0 advantage over The Babies which was recorded in the final of the Hylo Open 2021 (Germany) and the Danish Open 2022 quarter-finals.

In addition, there are men’s singles Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo and Jonatan Christie who will be competing.

Chico will also try his luck by meeting for the first time Shi Yu Qi, the world’s 34th in men’s singles in the world ranking. Meanwhile, Jonathan will try to get revenge against Canadian badminton player Brian Yang.

In the first meeting between Jonatan and Brian, the Indonesian men’s singles lost in the group stage of the 2021 Sudirman Cup, thus giving a record of minus 0-1 in their record of the meeting.

Indian Open 2023 First Round Results and Schedule in New Delhi which starts at 11.30am WIB, Tuesday:

Mixed Doubles
1. Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto/Lisa Ayu Kusumawati v Yang Po Hsuan/Hu Ling Fang (Taiwan) 21-14, 17-21 and 21-18.

Singles gentlemen
1. Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo vs. Shi Yu Qi (China)
2. Jonathan Christie vs. Brian Yang (Canada)

Men’s Doubles
1. Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo/Marcus Fernaldi Gideon vs. Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin.

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