Source: REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
[Saba Sports News] The Super 750 series Japan Badminton Open ignited this week, but Indonesia’s badminton star Jonatan Christie announced his withdrawal on social media at the last minute, and the reason is quite warm and happy: his wife is about to give birth. Jonatan stated that he and his wife’s first child is about to be born, and he does not want to miss the moment of the child’s birth. He also hopes to be by his wife’s side, so he decided to withdraw from the Japan Open, and he has not yet decided whether to withdraw from the Korea Open. Jonatan’s decision to withdraw has attracted attention and understanding from fans, who have expressed their support and blessings for him on social media. Currently, Jonatan is ranked fifth in the world in men’s singles badminton and was scheduled to face Chinese player Lu Guangzu in the round of 32 at the Japan Badminton Open. Entering 2024, Jonatan’s competitive state is excellent, having won titles at both the All England Open and the Asian Championships. However, at the Paris Olympics, he unexpectedly fell in the group stage and missed the opportunity to represent Indonesia for an Olympic medal.