Sze Fei-Izzuddin Conquers Istora Senayan; Icon Razif Sidek Predicts Global Success
HONG KONG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 09: Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin of Malaysia compete in the Men s Doubles Round of 32 match against Zeng Weihan and Xie Haonan of China on day 1 of the Hong Kong Open 2025 at Hong Kong Coliseum on September 9, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Copyright: xVCGx 111589891696
HONG KONG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 09: Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin of Malaysia compete in the Men s Doubles Round of 32 match against Zeng Weihan and Xie Haonan of China on day 1 of the Hong Kong Open 2025 at Hong Kong Coliseum on September 9, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Copyright: xVCGx 111589891696
Former Malaysian star Razif Sidek reflected on Sze Fei and Izzuddin's impressive success at the Indonesian Open. The Malaysian duo continued their strong run to win the men's doubles event.
Following their win, Razif congratulated them and praised them for their impressive game. He also added that if the duo can maintain this level of consistency in Istora Senayan, "they can do it anywhere."
"If they are able to overcome that kind of atmosphere and still perform at their best, it shows real character and mental toughness. If they can do it at the Istora Senayan, they can do it anywhere," Razif said. "Their attack was sharp, while their defense was equally impressive."
Razif also added that these are positive signs for the Malaysian duo for the World Championships, scheduled to take place in August.
"That is a very positive sign heading towards the World Championships. They have proven themselves to be genuine contenders — now the key is to maintain this level consistently," he added.
260125 -- JAKARTA, Jan. 25, 2026 -- Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin L compete during the men s doubles final match between Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin of Malaysia and Raymond Indra/Nikolaus Joaquin of Indonesia at the Indonesia Masters 2026 badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 25, 2026. SPINDONESIA-JAKARTA-BADMINTON-INDONESIA MASTERS 2026-MEN S DOUBLES-FINAL VerixSanovri PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
260125 -- JAKARTA, Jan. 25, 2026 -- Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin L compete during the men s doubles final match between Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin of Malaysia and Raymond Indra/Nikolaus Joaquin of Indonesia at the Indonesia Masters 2026 badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 25, 2026. SPINDONESIA-JAKARTA-BADMINTON-INDONESIA MASTERS 2026-MEN S DOUBLES-FINAL VerixSanovri PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
Razif has also won the men's doubles title in 1988 and 1990 while playing with his brother Jalani, while Sze Fei and Izzuddin ended Malaysia's 18-year wait for the title.
Sze Fei Expresses Gratitude to Fans After Indonesian Open Triumph
Sze Fei and Izzuddin defeated Nikolaus Joaquin-Raymond Indra to win the Indonesian Open title. Following the win, Sze Fei said that he would give the trophy to his wife, to which Izzuddin also said that he would do the same.
Sze Fei also expressed his gratitude to fans and people for their support during the tournament.
"We are grateful that we are able to make it today, once again here in Istora. I think, first of all, thank you to my partner, my team and my sponsors for the unlimited support," Sze Fei said.
Sze Fei and Izzuddin had a tough start in the final of the Indonesian Open as they lost the first set 13-21. But they came back with the next two sets of 21-18 and 21-10 and earned $107,300 in prize money.
They have a good advantage before the upcoming World Championship, and it would be interesting to see how things will unfold for them in New Delhi.
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