The prestigious Indonesia Masters Super 500 tournament is set to kick off in Jakarta, with India’s top badminton stars aiming for a strong performance. The spotlight will be on the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who are eager to clinch their first title of the season. Meanwhile, Lakshya Sen will look to turn around his form after a slow start to the year.
Satwik-Chirag Aiming for Glory
The world No. 9 duo has shown excellent form in recent weeks, reaching the semifinals of the Malaysia Open Super 1000 and India Open Super 750. However, their journey ended in straight-set defeats in both tournaments, and they will now look to take the extra step in Jakarta.
Their round of 32 clash will see them face Chen Zhi-Ray and Yu Chieh Lin from Chinese Taipei.
“Our focus is on improving with each tournament. The goal is to push harder and secure the title this time.”
— Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
Challenges Await Indian Singles Stars
For India’s singles contingent, the tournament presents an opportunity to bounce back.
Lakshya Sen’s Determination
Lakshya Sen, the 2023 Paris Olympic fourth-place finisher, has faced early exits in his last two tournaments. Determined to reclaim his form, he will take on Japan’s Kodai Naraoka in the round of 32.
Priyanshu Rajawat’s Challenge
Priyanshu Rajawat also begins his campaign in the same round against Japan’s Kodai Naraoka, aiming for a deep run in the tournament.
Srikanth vs. Kiran George in Qualifiers
In a crucial all-Indian qualification round, Kidambi Srikanth will battle Kiran George for a spot in the main draw. Srikanth, who skipped the India Open, will be eager to get back into rhythm.
PV Sindhu and Women’s Singles Contenders
India’s PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medalist, is looking for a strong performance after a quarterfinal exit at the India Open. She will begin her round of 32 campaign against Sung Shuo Yun of Chinese Taipei.
Other Indian players in the women’s singles draw include:
- Aakarshi Kashyap vs. Nozomi Okuhara (Japan, World No. 19)
- Anupama Upadhyaya vs. Gregoria Mariska Tunjung (Indonesia)
Women’s Singles Qualification Round
The qualifiers will feature an all-Indian contest between Isharani Baruah and Rakshitha Ramraj, while Tanya Hemanth will take on Tung Ciou-Tong of Chinese Taipei.
Indian Doubles Teams in Action
In the women’s doubles, the experienced pair of Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa will open against Thailand’s Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn and Sukitta Suwachai.
In mixed doubles, Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila will compete against Indonesia’s Adnan Maulana and Indah Cahya Sari Jamil. Meanwhile, Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Gadde will take on England’s Gregory Mairs and Jenny Mairs.
Final Thoughts
With India’s top badminton stars in action, the Indonesia Masters 2025 promises high-octane clashes. As Satwik-Chirag aim for their first title of the season and Lakshya Sen looks for redemption, all eyes will be on Jakarta. The tournament presents a crucial opportunity for Indian players to make their mark on the international stage.
