Odense, Denmark — Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie produced a spectacular comeback to defeat China’s Shi Yuqi in a thrilling three-game battle and claim the 2025 Denmark Open men’s singles title, his second championship of the season.
In Sunday’s finale, the No. 6 seed Jonatan recovered from a slow start to outlast Shi 13–21, 21–15, 21–15 after 72 minutes of intense play, showcasing his trademark stamina and tactical precision.
Watch highlights of Jonatan Christie vs. Shi Yuqi in the 2025 Denmark Open Final:
The victory also extended Jonatan’s head-to-head record against Shi to 10–7, and marked Indonesia’s first men’s singles triumph at the Denmark Open since Simon Santoso’s win in 2009, when he defeated Marc Zwiebler of Germany 21–14, 21–6.
After losing the opening game, Jonatan adjusted his pace and rallied with powerful smashes and patient rallies to turn the tide. His confidence and resilience carried him through the final two games, as Shi struggled to regain control in the decider.
With this victory, the 26-year-old Indonesian added a second BWF World Tour title of 2025, following his earlier success at the Korea Open.
Men’s Doubles Final:
Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri fell just short in a tight three-game contest against Japan’s Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi, losing 18–21, 21–15, 19–21 after an hour-long battle.
“It was a lively match, but we made too many unnecessary mistakes,” Fajar admitted through the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI). “We’re grateful for this experience and will learn from it moving forward.”
Fikri added,
“Kobayashi and Hoki played very solidly in the first game, and we couldn’t adapt quickly enough. We’ll take this as motivation for our next tournaments.”
Despite the loss, the Indonesian pair’s runner-up finish capped off another strong showing in their late-season resurgence.
Jonatan Christie’s triumph in Odense not only reasserted Indonesia’s presence among the world’s badminton elite but also reaffirmed his growing reputation as one of the sport’s most consistent and mentally tough players.
