Falling in the First Round, Jojo Talks about Chemistry with the New Coach

Men’s singles Jonatan Christie fell in the first round of the Malaysia Open 2025. Photo: PP PBSI Public Relations

jpnn.comKUALA LUMPUR – Jonatan Christie was unexpectedly knocked out in the first round of the 2025 Malaysia Open.

Having the third leading status, Jojo – Jonathan’s nickname – was forced to admit the superiority of the French representative, Toma Junior Popov.

Competing at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday (8/1/2025), Jojo surrendered through fighting rubber game 8-21, 21-14, 24-26.

After the match, the badminton player, who had just been blessed with a child, admitted that Toma played better today.

“I think Toma is very ready today, it can be seen from the way he plays that he can control the game first,” said Jojo in an official statement.

Jojo also told chemistrywith the new coach, Mulyo Handoyo.

The 2018 Asian Games gold winner was accompanied by Mulyo Handoyo as the men’s singles head coach who replaced Irwansyah.

“I’ve only been together for one to two weeks coach Mulyo Handoyo still has to adjust.”