Sze Fei-Izzuddin make it 3 titles for M’sia at Indonesia Masters

2026-01-25 - 21:06

Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani ended their year-long title drought by winning the Indonesia Masters. (EPA Images pic) PETALING JAYA: National men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani sealed a historic third title for Malaysia at the Indonesia Masters today. They defeated Indonesia’s up-and-coming duo Raymond Indra-Nikolaus Joaquin 21-19, 21-13 in a match lasting 36 minutes at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta. Sze Fei-Izzuddin, ranked world No 9, overcame a charged atmosphere and a vocal home crowd to clinch the title. It was a sweep of all the doubles events in the championships, and the first time that Malaysia had won three titles at a single World Tour tournament. Mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei set the ball rolling earlier when they won their final, and the second title went to women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M Thinaah, who received a walkover from their Japanese opponents when one of them fell ill. Sze Fei-Izzuddin pocketed US$39,500 (RM158,256) for their efforts. It was sweet revenge for the Malaysians who were beaten by the 26th ranked Indonesians in the semi-finals of the Australia Open last November in their first encounter. Their victory was also a morale booster as they only qualified for two finals last year – winning the India Open in January, and becoming runners-up at the Japan Open in July. In their two earlier outings this year, they were eliminated in the second round at both the Malaysia and India Opens.