Simon Indonesian Open 2012 Champion

No gratuitous about 5,000 spectators at Istora chanting the name of Simon Santoso many times in the final of Djarum Indonesia Open Super Series 2012. Through the hard struggle for three sets, Simon finally emerged as winners.

In the men's singles final held on Sunday (6/17/2012), Simon completed the game in 1 hour 19 minutes and finish by Du resistance rubber game, 21-18 13-21 21-11.

In the first set, Simon had soared so far, 17-7. But the big advantage was slowly eroded by Du, who plays stubborn and without expense to positions 20-18. But in the end Simon was able to close the first set with a 21-18 advantage.

Simon failed his best game show in the second set. Du is placed as the eighth seed was in control from the start. Du had led 11-4 before Simon diluting the score was 13-11 only. But the number of unforced errors that made ​​Simon make it give up the seventh seed in the second set 13-21.

In the final set, Simon played more focused and calm. Ability to control the game and do not rush in numbers sweet fruit finish. Having raced to position 6-6, Simon started off 14-6 and had excelled. The title was locked players 26 years after winning a landslide victory at the end of the game 21-11.

After the game was over, Simon seen kneeling on the ground and screaming off the suspense. In the midst of the noisy applause of his supporters, Simon embraced his coach, Agus Dwi Santoso.

Simon successfully defused Du produce the first Indonesia Open title for young people from Tegal it. Prior to this, Simon had advanced to the Indonesia Open final in 2008 but he was putty in the hands of seniors, Sony Dwi Kuncoro.

Simon also likened the record meeting with Du Pengyu. These two players have met four times and they both have won twice.