Hendrawan

2.1. Birth and Childhood

Hendrawan was born on 27 June 1972, in Lawang, Malang, East Java, Indonesia. From a young age, he developed a deep passion for badminton, largely influenced by his father, who was also an enthusiast of the sport.

2.2. Badminton Beginnings

He began playing badminton at the age of 10. His talent and dedication led him to commence his top-level career at the Cipayung National Training Center, a prestigious institution for badminton development in Indonesia. He started his international playing career in the early 1990s.

3.1. International Debut and Early Career

Hendrawan made his international debut in the early 1990s. During his initial years, he was often overshadowed by several of his more established countrymen who were already considered elite players on the world stage. Despite this, his performance steadily improved, reaching its peak towards the end of the decade and into the early 2000s. His first major international victory came in 1993, when he won the French Open at the age of 21.

3.2. Major Tournament Achievements

Hendrawan accumulated numerous medals and titles throughout his career in various prestigious international badminton tournaments.

3.2.1. Olympic Games

Hendrawan represented Indonesia at the Olympic Games. He earned a silver medal in men's singles at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. In the final, he faced Ji Xinpeng of China, losing with a score of 4-15, 13-15.

Year	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result
2000	Pavilion 3, Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney, Australia	Ji Xinpeng (China)	4-15, 13-15	Silver

3.2.2. World Championships

He achieved his most significant individual title at the IBF World Championships. In 2001, he won the gold medal in men's singles at the 2001 IBF World Championships held in Seville, Spain. He defeated Peter Gade of Denmark in the final with a score of 15-6, 17-16.

Year	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result
2001	Palacio de Deportes de San Pablo, Seville, Spain	Peter Gade (Denmark)	15-6, 17-16	Gold

3.2.3. Asian Games

Hendrawan also had notable performances at the Asian Games. He won a silver medal in men's singles at the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games, where he was defeated by Dong Jiong of China (14-18, 15-10, 8-15). Four years later, he secured a bronze medal in men's singles at the 2002 Busan Asian Games, losing to Lee Hyun-il of South Korea (3-15, 4-15). Additionally, he was part of the Indonesian men's team that won gold at the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games and silver at the 2002 Busan Asian Games.

Year	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result
1998	Thammasat Gymnasium 2, Bangkok, Thailand	Dong Jiong (China)	14-18, 15-10, 8-15	Silver
2002	Gangseo Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea	Lee Hyun-il (South Korea)	3-15, 4-15	Bronze

3.2.4. Asian Championships

In the Asian Championships, Hendrawan claimed a silver medal in men's singles in 1997. The tournament was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he lost to Sun Jun of China with a score of 14-18, 15-8, 9-15.

Year	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result
1997	Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Sun Jun (China)	14-18, 15-8, 9-15	Silver

3.3. Playing Style

Hendrawan was known for his distinctive playing style, which emphasized strong defense and tenacious rallies. He was a typical defensive player, often wearing down opponents with his persistent returns and precise net play. While he did not possess a particularly notable "ace shot," his agile footwork, despite his relatively small stature of 5.6 ft ^{(1.7 m)} and 143 lb ^{(65 kg)}, was exceptionally stable. He also demonstrated skillful racket work, possessing a wide array of techniques to outmaneuver his opponents. Many top players found his resilient and enduring style challenging to overcome.

3.4. Record Against Key Opponents

Hendrawan's head-to-head records against selected opponents who reached the semifinals of World Championships or quarterfinals of the Olympic Games include:

• Bao Chunlai (China) 0-1
• Chen Hong (China) 3-1
• Dong Jiong (China) 3-1
• Ji Xinpeng (China) 0-2
• Sun Jun (China) 2-3
• Xia Xuanze (China) 4-2
• Fung Permadi (Chinese Taipei) 1-2
• Peter Gade (Denmark) 2-1
• Poul-Erik Høyer Larsen (Denmark) 3-5
• Thomas Stuer-Lauridsen (Denmark) 1-5
• Tam Kai Chuen (Hong Kong) 4-0
• Pullela Gopichand (India) 1-1
• Heryanto Arbi (Indonesia) 1-3
• Taufik Hidayat (Indonesia) 1-2
• Joko Suprianto (Indonesia) 0-1
• Ardy B. Wiranata (Indonesia) 2-0
• Lee Hyun-il (South Korea) 1-0
• Lee Kwang-jin (South Korea) 1-0
• Park Tae-sang (South Korea) 2-0
• Shon Seung-mo (South Korea) 0-1
• Ronald Susilo (Singapore) 0-2
• Boonsak Ponsana (Thailand) 1-0

4.1. Coaching in Indonesia

Following his retirement as a national athlete, Hendrawan served as a coach for the Indonesian national badminton team. He initially coached the women's singles team before moving on to coach the men's singles team.

4.2. Coaching in Malaysia

In 2009, Hendrawan joined the Malaysian national badminton team as a coach. He has been training Malaysian players since then, primarily focusing on men's singles. His contract with the Badminton Association of Malaysia was not continued in 2024.

5.1. Marriage and Children

On January 7, 2001, Hendrawan married his long-time girlfriend, Silvia Anggraini, who was also a former badminton player. Silvia is the sister of fellow Indonesian badminton star Hendra Setiawan. The couple has two children: a daughter named Josephine Sevilla and a son named Alexander Thomas.

5.2. Significance of Children's Names

The names of Hendrawan's children hold symbolic meaning, commemorating significant milestones in his badminton career. His daughter, Josephine Sevilla, is named after the city of Seville, Spain, where Hendrawan achieved his career highlight by becoming the World Champion in men's singles in 2001. His son, Alexander Thomas, is named after the prestigious Thomas Cup, a team championship that Hendrawan won three times with the Indonesian national team. This choice specifically commemorates the 2002 edition of the Thomas Cup, where Hendrawan won the decisive fifth match in the final against Malaysia's Roslin Hashim, securing the title for Indonesia.