Home hero and crowd favourite Jonathan Christie battles into Indonesia Masters final


Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie hits a return against China’s Shi Yu Qi during their men’s singles semifinal match of the Daihatsu Indonesia Masters 2023 in Jakarta on Saturday, January 28, 2023. - AFP

JAKARTA, Jan 27, 2023 (AFP): Badminton world number three Jonatan Christie gave his best to the delight of the home crowd when he edged Shi Yu Qi of China in three sets to qualify for the Indonesia Masters men's singles final.

In an enthralling encounter, Jonathan had to bring out his best form to defeat the Chinese ace 21-13, 15-21, 21-19.

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