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Finnish shuttler Oldorff stars at Al Ain Masters
Gulf Today
|October 06, 2025
Promising Finnish shuttler Joakim Oldorff 's calm and composed demeanour on the court didn't just fetch him his first Super 100 men's singles title at the Al Ain Masters 2025 on Sunday but the hearts of many fans.
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With the same politeness, he obliged his young fans with photographs and autographs at the Al Ain Club.
However, he also describes himself as 'competitive'.
"I think my competitiveness and politeness describe me. I like to be respectful with everyone I want to treat people the way I want them to treat me."
"It has been an amazing week and amazing crowd! "I'm proud at the moment; it's my second tournament in Abu Dhabi, I'm honoured to see such crowd cheering for me.
At 22, Oldorff has pulled off amazing result, motivating and guiding himself all by himself.
On Sunday, he came from a game down to beat a strong Malaysia's Aidil Sholeh 14-21, 21-17, 21-7 in men's singles final.
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