Performed outstandingly, Ahsan/Hendra kept on giving pressures to Rusia's pair, Vladimir Ivanov/Ivan Sozonov since the beginning of the match. A fierce battle has been showed by the two sides.

"Praise to Allah we are qualified to final. We performed stressfully
due to the expectations we were carrying, plus the full suports from
the fans," Ahsan stated.

In an ambitious and prestigious three set match, Ahsan/Hendra
succeeded in winning  with 21-10, 20-22, 21-14. The results took the
crowds at Senayan stadium into hysteria, Jakarta, Saturday evening
(15/6).

Sunday, (16/6), Ahsan/Hendra will take on South Korean's pair
challenge who is now having their civil war at the stadium.
Ahsan/Hendra stated they were ready whoever their opponent would be.

Meanwhile, two South Korean's pairs are fighting against each other to
grab a ticket to final. They are Shin Baek Choel/Yoo Yeon Seong and Ko
Sung Hyun/Lee Yong Dae.

"We are ready for tomorrow whoever the opponent will be. We have met
[any of them]. Winning or losing doesn't really matter," Hendra
stated.

"The pressures are surely there, but we don't really care whether
winning or losing, one thing for sure, we will do our best. They will
also fight to death to defeat us," Ahsan added.