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Christie in 2017
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| Birth name | Leonardus Jonatan Christie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 15 September 1997 Jakarta, Indonesia |
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| Height | 1.79 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 80 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Country | Indonesia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Handedness | Right | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Highest Ranking | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current Ranking | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jonatan Christie (born September 15, 1997) is a famous Indonesian badminton player. He plays in the men's singles category. He is known for winning big tournaments like the All England Open in 2024. He also won gold medals at the 2017 SEA Games and the 2018 Asian Games. Jonatan was a key player when Indonesia won the Thomas Cup in 2020.
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Jonatan's Badminton Journey
Starting Young
Jonatan Christie joined Indonesia's national badminton team in 2012. He was only 15 years old when he won his first international senior title. This was at the Indonesia International Challenge in 2013. He beat a much older player, Alamsyah Yunus, in the final.
In 2014, Jonatan was the world's top junior player in boys' singles. He won the Swiss International that year.
Big Wins and Medals
In 2017, Jonatan won two gold medals at the SEA Games. He won in men's singles and with the men's team.
The years 2018 and 2019 were very important for Jonatan.
- In 2018, he helped the Indonesian men's team win the Asia Team Championships.
- He then won the gold medal in men's singles at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. This was a huge victory for him and Indonesia. He also helped the team get a silver medal.
- In 2019, he won two more titles: the New Zealand Open and the Australian Open. He also reached the finals of the Japan Open and French Open. These wins helped him reach his highest world ranking of number four in August 2019.
Olympics and Team Success
Jonatan played in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. He made it to the Round of 16.
In 2021, he was part of the Indonesian team that won the Thomas Cup. This was a big achievement for Indonesia. He played a key role in the semi-finals and finals.
More Titles and Finals
In 2022, Jonatan won the Swiss Open. This was his first BWF World Tour title since 2019. He also reached the finals of the Korea Open and the Badminton Asia Championships.
The year 2023 brought more success. Jonatan won the Indonesia Masters, which was his first Super 500 title. He also won the Hong Kong Open and the French Open, his first Super 750 title.
All England Champion
In 2024, Jonatan achieved one of his biggest dreams. He won the All England Open, a very important badminton tournament. He was the first Indonesian men's singles champion in 30 years! Soon after, he also won the Asian Championships. He then helped Indonesia's team reach the finals of the Thomas Cup. He also played in the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Life Outside Badminton
Jonatan Christie is a Roman Catholic. In December 2023, he married Shania Junianatha. They welcomed their first son, Jayden, in August 2024.
Jonatan is also known for his kindness and charity work.
- After an earthquake in Lombok in 2018, he donated money from his Asian Games win to help build a mosque and a school.
- He has also raised money for many other good causes. These include providing clean water, helping people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting victims of the Semeru volcano eruption, and funding education for children in need.
- In 2023, he started a scholarship program called Beasiswa Jalincita to help students with their education.
Acting Career
In 2009, Jonatan appeared in a badminton movie called King. The film was about the legendary badminton player Liem Swie King. Many other famous badminton players also had small roles in the movie.
Awards and Recognition
Jonatan has received several awards for his achievements:
| Award | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| Gatra Awards | 2021 | Sports Category with 2020 Thomas Cup squad | Won | |
| Golden Award SIWO PWI | 2019 | Favorite Male Athlete | Nominated | |
| Favorite Team with 2018 Asian Games men's badminton team | Nominated | |||
| Indonesian Sport Awards | 2018 | Favorite Male Athlete | Nominated | |
| RCTI Indonesian Sports Entertainment Awards | 2024 | Best Male Athlete | Won | |
| Most Popular Male Athlete | Nominated |
Major Achievements
Here are some of Jonatan Christie's most important wins:
Asian Games
Men's singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Ref |
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| 2018 | Istora Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta, Indonesia |  Chou Tien-chen |
21–18, 20–22, 21–15 |  Gold |
Asian Championships
Men's singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Ref |
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| 2022 | Muntinlupa Sports Complex, Metro Manila, Philippines |  Lee Zii Jia |
17–21, 21–23 |  Silver |
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| 2024 | Ningbo Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, Ningbo, China |  Li Shifeng |
21–15, 21–16 | Gold |
SEA Games
Men's singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Ref |
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| 2017 | Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |  Khosit Phetpradab |
21–19, 21–10 | Gold |
BWF World Tour Finals
The BWF World Tour is a series of top badminton tournaments. Jonatan has won several titles:
Men's singles
| Year | Tournament | Level | Opponent | Score | Result | Ref |
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| 2019 | New Zealand Open | Super 300 |  Ng Ka Long |
21–12, 21–13 |  Winner |
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| 2019 | Australian Open | Super 300 |  Anthony Sinisuka Ginting |
21–17, 13–21, 21–14 | Winner |
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| 2022 | Swiss Open | Super 300 |  Prannoy H. S. |
21–12, 21–18 | Winner |
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| 2023 | Indonesia Masters | Super 500 | Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo |
21–15, 21–13 | Winner |
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| 2023 | Hong Kong Open | Super 500 |  Kenta Nishimoto |
12–21, 22–20, 21–18 | Winner |
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| 2023 | French Open | Super 750 | Li Shifeng |
16–21, 21–15, 21–14 | Winner |
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| 2024 | All England Open | Super 1000 | Anthony Sinisuka Ginting |
21–15, 21–14 | Winner |
