Liliyana is scheduled to perform for the last time in January 2019 in Istora

KOMPAS.com – Indonesian national doubles specialist Liliyana Natsir has confirmed that she will play her last match at Istora Senayan.

That's what Liliyana Natsir said directly during an interview with Indonesian badminton, which was reported by BolaSport.com on Tuesday (27/11/2018).

A badminton athlete called Butet said that the 2019 Indonesia Masters would be the last tournament of his career.

"At first I did not think I would play in the Indian Masters 2019 at the last tournament," said Liliyana.

"However, after discussions with the coach and the PBSI team, it was finally decided to last appear with Owi (calling Tontowi Ahmad) in Istora," said Liliyana again.

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According to schedule, the Indonesia Masters 2019, which belongs to the BWF World Super 500 Tour category, will be held in Istora Senayan, Jakarta, from January 22 to 27 next year.

Last year, Tontowi Ahmad / Liliyana Natsir's duo came out as finalist.

They failed to get on the podium after being beaten by Chinese representative Zheng Siwei / Huang Yaqiong.

Reflecting on the results and snowshoe suspension plan, Liliyana was determined to achieve optimal results as a conclusion to her career.

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"The hope remains to give the best of my career, especially in public," Liliyana said.

"However, the competition is already tight, and many young players are good," added Liliyana.

Unlike Liliyana, who has been confirmed for retirement after competing at the 2019 Indonesia Masters, the Tontowi tandem will continue to work as a champion.

Still, we do not know who will become Tontowi's new partner on the field.

Previously, Tontowi had been judged by two with other players, including Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja and Della Destiara Haris. (Diya Farida Purnawangsuni)