Fajar/Rian Advance to Thailand Open Quarterfinals after Intense Match

Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open 2025, following a hard-fought victory over Lu Ching Yao/Wei Chun Wei at Nimibutr Stadium, Bangkok.

Early lead slips, but comeback prevails

The top-seeded Indonesian men’s doubles pair experienced early struggles in the match. After leading 12-8 in the first game, Fajar/Rian lost momentum and allowed their Taiwanese opponents to mount a comeback.

Resilience leads to rubber game win

Despite the setback, Fajar/Rian displayed resilience and composure, managing to force the match into a rubber game. Their determination paid off as they ultimately secured their place in the next round of this Super 500 tournament, which carries a total prize pool of 7.8 billion rupiah.