Ahad 17 Apr 2016 18:50 WIB

Sony wins Singapore Open 2016 after defeating Son Wan Ho of South Korea

Red: Julkifli Marbun
Sony Dwi Kuncoro
Foto: Antara
Sony Dwi Kuncoro

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Indonesia's men's single player Sony Dwi Kuncoro came out as the winner at the Singapore Open 2016 on Sunday after successfully defeating Son Wan Ho of South Korea in three games 21-16, 13-21, 21-14 in the final round of the super series tournament.

Sony, according to the All Indonesia Badminto Association (PBSI), had to play for 63 minutes before he could finally defeat his opponent.

"Certainly I am glad with the victory. I did not believe I could become the champion because the matches from the qualification round were all hard to win," he said.

Sony dominated the first game against the South Korean who is ranked 10th in the world but in the second game he made a lot of unforced errors to make him to lose it.