June 28, 2026 06:35 pm (IST)
Indonesia Open: Kidambi Srikanth beat world number one Son Wan-Ho, reach final
Jakarta, June 17 (IBNS): Indian Badminton player Kidambi Srikanth stunned world number one Son Wan-Ho to reach the Indonesia Open final on Saturday.
In a match that lasted for more than one hour, Srikanth outplayed the Korean player in 21-15, 18-21, 24-22 sets.
World No. 22 Srikanth will meet 47 ranked Sakai in the final on Sunday.
"2nd successive SS final for @srikidambi . Edges past the current World no.1 Son Wan Ho 21-15, 14-21, 24-22. ," BAI Media tweeted.
Image: Facebook page of Kidambi Srikanth.
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