Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Jonathan Christie surprised after being predicted to rise to the world rankings next week after defeating Lakshya Sen in the quarter-finals Indonesia Masters 2023 at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Friday (27/1).
Jonatan had to go through a match of 1 hour and 1 minute to beat Sen 15-21, 21-10 and 21-13 in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Indonesia Masters. In the semifinals Jonatan will face Shi Yuqi from China.
Success in defeating Sen also predicts Jonathan will rise to the world ranking next week. The 25-year-old player is predicted to rise to second place in the world, replacing Anthony Ginting who lost in the last 16 of the 2023 Indonesia Masters.
“Cook? Thank God,” said Jonathan and was asked about his second world ranking after defeating Sen.
“Yeah, I don’t know either, I could be in second place, of course I’m in second place so far, maybe other people thought last year there weren’t too many titles. Being in second place might show that you’re also quite consistent in competing in big Super 100 matches. , 750, and 500 and below. So first be grateful, and focus on what’s ahead, be one at a time,” continued Jonathan.
By moving up to second in the world rankings, Jonathan won the best position in his career in the BWF rankings. Meanwhile, Ginting will drop to third in the world, with Viktor Axelsen remaining in world one.
Regarding the match against Sen, Jonathan admitted that the player from India gave fierce resistance. Jonathan praised Sen as a good player.
“First, I definitely praise God because the match was not easy against Lakshya Sen, with a fairly tight defense it was not easy to kill, and one of the players was also agile and fast besides Anthony Ginting,” said Jonatan.
“Several times his attacks were quite good, but I was able to gain point after point and overcome the problems on the field,” said Jonathan.
Next, Jonatan will face Shi Yuqi in the semifinals of the 2023 Indonesia Masters. Shi successfully defeated Ginting in the round of 16. Even though he is unseeded, Shi is called Jonathan one of the best men’s singles players at the moment.
“We know Shi is a good player, even one of the best players too, maybe because of several championships he didn’t take part so his ranking dropped quite far. But quality cannot be deceived, so I think tomorrow I will play more. I hope it will entertain the audience more, you’re welcome bring out their best,” said Jonathan.
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