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Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri
advanced to the quarterfinals
Australian Open 2025
after defeating Chen Zhi Ray/Lin Yu Chieh.
Fajar/Fikri, who were seeded fifth, immediately recorded a lead over the Taiwanese pair.From leading 2-1, Fajar/Fikri shot to lead 8-1.
After the score became 10-2, Fajar/Fikri’s points tally stalled.The first game interval occurred when Fajar/Fikri led 11-5.
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Fajar/Fikri saved points again in the continuation of the first game.Even though Chen/Lin were still able to get points, Fajar/Fikri were much more dominant so they were able to win 21-10 in the first game.
At the start of the second game, Fajar/Fikri faced tougher resistance than Chen/Lin.Fajar/Fikri even got left behind.
Chen/Lin, who were often left behind, also closed the distance several times.After the score was tied at 8-8, Fajar/Fikri won 11-9 in the first game interval.
After taking a break, Fajar/Fikri continued to save points and stay away from Chen/Lin’s pursuit.A gap of three to five points was shown on the scoreboard.
Fajar/Fikri secured their ticket to the quarter-finals after winning 21-15 in the second game.
In the quarter-finals, Fajar/Fikri will face the winner of the match between Satwiksairaj Rankireddu/Chirag Shetty vs Su Ching Heng/Wu Guan Xun.
Almost at the same time as Fajar/Fikri, Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma/Meilysa Trias Puspitasari also won over Alphonsa Bijomon/Xiwen Liang.
Ana/Meilysa won 21-8 and 21-6 over the Australian representative.
Fajar/Fikri followed Alwi Farhan’s steps, who advanced to the quarter-finals first after winning over Prannoy HS.
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