Coach Irwansyah good for India, says Christie

JONATAN Christie was clearly operating at his will on Wednesday. The Indonesian singles shuttler was meticulous. Be it in front of the net or near the back line, he was bossing in every nook and corner of the court. Wang Tzu Wei, his Round of 32 opponent, was the one on the receiving end.

- ANMOL GURUNG

Having conquered the All England title and having posted other notable wins in 2024, the Indonesian has been carrying a different aura and he's intent on going higher, especially after a first-round setback in the season opener in Malaysia. His standards have risen and that was evident in his assessment later. "I feel I haven't been good enough because last week I lost in the last round. Today, I'm really happy as I got through to the second round," Christie, who b