Fajar/Fikri advance to Japan Open quarterfinals after intense battle

Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri have advanced to the Japan Open 2025 quarterfinals after defeating Danish pair Rasmus Kjaer/Frederik Sogaard at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Japan.

The match concluded with scores of 21-14, 19-21, 21-11 — demonstrating Indonesian pair’s dominance in first and final games.

Early exchanges featured rapid attacks until a 3-3 deadlock. First momentum shift came when Fajar/Fikri secured three consecutive points to lead 6-3, though Danish pair quickly leveled at 6-6.

Both pairs displayed equal attacking prowess — with numerous drive exchanges determining point outcomes. Fikri’s superior net play proved decisive in helping the Indonesian pair gain advantage at first game interval.