Thus, they become the only Indonesia’s pair in men’s doubles that breaches DIOSSP 2013 semifinal after their fellow countrymen Alvent Yulianto Chandra/Markis Kido had to end their journey this afternoon.

Although having had waist injury, Ahsan said it would not be a problem.

 “Praise God we won the match today. I put asie my waist injury for a
moment or else I could have hurt more,” Ahsan stated at a press
conference after the match.

According to his partner, Hendra, the China’s pair had been
anticipated prior to the match. “We learn a lot from the last Sudirman
Cup, we attacked frequently in the first set. The wind also benefited
us in the first set that allowed us to play enjoyably,” Hendra stated.

The Cai Yun’s injury was also a benefit to Ahsan/Hendra. They seemed
to be underperformance due to injury, especially Cai Yun,” Hendra
added.

According to Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng, the today’s defeat was normal. They
saw Ahsan and Hendra were playing remarkably. They also hope that
Indonesia can win the title in men’s doubles in DIOSSP 2013.

“Winning and losing are certain. We indeed performed poorly today. In
addition, they often won. Hopefully, Indonesia can be bthe champion,”
Cai Yun said after spreading his smiles to the press after the match.

In tomorrow’s semifinal, Ahsan/Hendra are ready to challenge Russia’s
pair, Vladimir Ivanov/Ivan Sozonov. Previously, they once met in
AXIATA CUP, last February. Will they ensure a place in final? Let’s
pray for them.