Legends Hendra-Ahsan wrap up career in tears after falling to Arif-Yap at home


Slowing down: Indonesia’s Mohammad Ahsan (right) and Hendra Setiawan feel their bodies can no longer tolerate the demands of competing against younger, more energetic pairs.

KUALA LUMPUR: It wasn’t the farewell they had wished for, but legendary men’s doubles pair Hendra Setiawan-Mohammad Ahsan can bow out with heads held high.

Yesterday, the ‘Daddies” were forced to accept the end of their remarkable career when they lost 13-21, 14-21 to Malaysia’s youngsters Wan Arif Wan Junaidi-Yap Roy King in the second round of the Indonesian Masters.

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