Jafar Hidayatullah / Felisha Alberta Nathaniel Pasaribu vs Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei

Jafar Hidayatullah and Felisha Alberta Nathaniel Pasaribu face a tough challenge on Thursday as they take on the favored pairing of Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei in the Japan Open mixed doubles. The Indonesian duo enters as underdogs with average odds of 4.7, while the Malaysian pair is heavily favored at 1.14, reflecting their stronger recent form and higher ranking.

Chen and Toh have been consistent performers on the international circuit, making them the clear favorites in this matchup. Hidayatullah and Pasaribu will need to deliver an exceptional performance to overcome the odds, but their aggressive style could test their opponents if they find rhythm early. The match presents an intriguing clash of experience versus potential in the early rounds of the tournament.