1. Personal Information
Jafar Hidayatullah was born on 9 January 2003. He is an Indonesian badminton player affiliated with the PB Rajawali Banten badminton club. His family also has a strong connection to badminton, as his sister, Febi Setianingrum, is also a professional badminton athlete. In 2024, Jafar Hidayatullah became a part of the Indonesian national training center (Pelatnas), marking a significant step in his professional career.
2. Career
Jafar Hidayatullah's career has seen him rise through the ranks, primarily competing in the mixed doubles discipline. He has consistently participated in various international tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), achieving notable results across different levels of competition.
2.1. Early Career and Affiliation
Jafar Hidayatullah began his professional badminton journey affiliated with the PB Rajawali Banten club. His talent and dedication led to his inclusion in the Indonesian national training center (Pelatnas) in 2024, a crucial step for elite Indonesian badminton players, indicating his status as a promising national asset.
2.2. Major Tournament Participation and Achievements
Jafar Hidayatullah has actively competed in major badminton tournaments, showcasing his skills and achieving significant milestones throughout his career.
2.2.1. 2022
In 2022, Jafar Hidayatullah partnered with Aisyah Salsabila Putri Pranata. The pair made a strong impression by reaching the semi-finals of the 2022 Indonesia Masters Super 100. Their campaign ended after a loss to the Chinese pair Cheng Xing and Chen Fanghui.
2.2.2. 2023
The 2023 season was a breakthrough year for Jafar Hidayatullah and his partner, Aisyah Salsabila Putri Pranata. In January, they competed in the home tournament, the 2023 Indonesia Masters, where they advanced to the quarter-finals before being defeated by the eventual winners, Chinese pair Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping.
In March, Hidayatullah secured his first title at the Vietnam International, triumphing over the Thai duo Tanupat Viriyangkura and Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn. This success was followed by another title in May at the Swedish Open, where they defeated the Danish pair Sebastian Bugtrup and Mai Surrow. Later in May, they participated in the Thailand Open, but were eliminated in the qualifying round by Chiu Hsiang-chieh and Lin Xiao-min from Taiwan.
In June, Hidayatullah and Pranata reached the quarter-finals of the 2023 Taipei Open, where they again faced and lost to Chiu Hsiang-chieh and Lin Xiao-min. In September, as the third seeds, they were surprisingly eliminated in the first round of the 2023 Indonesia Masters Super 100 I by Thai opponents Phatharathorn Nipornram and Nattamon Laisuan in a rubber game. Towards the end of the year, in December, they competed in the 2023 Guwahati Masters, but were defeated in the first round by fellow Indonesian pair Reza Rahmatullah and Gischa Ayu.
2.2.3. 2024
The 2024 season saw Jafar Hidayatullah continue his competitive journey, initially with Aisyah Salsabila Putri Pranata and later forming a new partnership with Felisha Pasaribu. In January, Hidayatullah and Pranata were eliminated in the first round of the 2024 Indonesia Masters by Robin Tabeling and Selena Piek from the Netherlands, and also in the first round of the Thailand Masters by Ruttanapak Oupthong and Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat.
In March, they faced an early exit in the qualifying round of the Swiss Open, losing to Marcus Ellis and Lauren Smith. They reached the second round of the 2024 Spain Masters before being defeated by Chinese pair Cheng Xing and Chen Fanghui. May saw them reach the quarter-finals of the Thailand Open, where they lost to top Thai pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai. They also exited in the first round of the 2024 Malaysia Masters after a loss to Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin.
In June, Hidayatullah and Pranata reached the second round of the Australian Open, where they were defeated by veteran Hong Kong pair Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet. The latter half of 2024 marked a successful transition as Hidayatullah partnered with Felisha Pasaribu. In August, this new partnership secured the title at the Indonesia International (I), defeating fellow Indonesians Adnan Maulana and Indah Cahya Sari Jamil. They also won the 2024 Indonesia Masters Super 100 I against the same opponents.
In September, Hidayatullah and Pasaribu reached the quarter-finals of the 2024 Vietnam Open, losing to Adnan Maulana and Indah Cahya Sari Jamil. In October, they continued their winning streak, claiming the title at the Indonesia International (II) by defeating Amri Syahnawi and Nita Violina Marwah. They also reached the semi-finals of the 2024 Indonesia Masters Super 100 II, where they lost to Amri Syahnawi and Nita Violina Marwah.
2.2.4. 2025
The 2025 season began with Jafar Hidayatullah and Felisha Pasaribu competing in several BWF World Tour events. In January, they reached the second round of the 2025 Indonesia Masters, where they were defeated by Hiroki Midorikawa and Natsu Saito of Japan. They then advanced to the semi-finals of the Thailand Masters, ultimately losing to fellow Indonesian pair Dejan Ferdinansyah and Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja. In February, they reached the quarter-finals of the German Open, falling to the European pair Mathias Christiansen and Alexandra Bøje. In March, they participated in the qualifying rounds of the 2025 Orléans Masters.
3. Achievements
Jafar Hidayatullah has accumulated several significant titles throughout his career, primarily in mixed doubles, across various levels of the BWF tour structure.
3.1. BWF World Tour
The BWF World Tour is a series of elite badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), divided into various levels from Super 100 to World Tour Finals. Jafar Hidayatullah has won two titles on this tour.
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Level | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 (II) | Indonesia Masters | Super 100 | Aisyah Salsabila Putri Pranata | Ruttanapak Oupthong Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat | 21-17, 21-19 | Winner |
| 2024 (I) | Indonesia Masters | Super 100 | Felisha Pasaribu | Adnan Maulana Indah Cahya Sari Jamil | 21-11, 21-19 | Winner |
3.2. BWF International Challenge/Series
The BWF International Challenge and BWF International Series are lower-tier international tournaments sanctioned by the BWF, providing opportunities for players to gain experience and ranking points. Jafar Hidayatullah has secured four titles in these categories.
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Vietnam International | Aisyah Salsabila Putri Pranata | Tanupat Viriyangkura Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn | 19-21, 21-14, 22-20 | Winner |
| 2023 | Swedish Open | Aisyah Salsabila Putri Pranata | Sebastian Bugtrup Mai Surrow | 21-19, 19-21, 21-13 | Winner |
| 2024 (I) | Indonesia International | Felisha Pasaribu | Adnan Maulana Indah Cahya Sari Jamil | 21-18, 21-10 | Winner |
| 2024 (II) | Indonesia International | Felisha Pasaribu | Amri Syahnawi Nita Violina Marwah | 21-13, 21-15 | Winner |
4. Performance Timeline
This section presents a comprehensive timeline of Jafar Hidayatullah's participation and results across various badminton tournaments, including his year-end rankings.
- W: Won
- F: Finalist
- SF: Semi-finalist
- QF: Quarter-finalist
- #R: Rounds 4, 3, 2, 1
- RR: Round-robin stage
- Q#: Qualification round
- A: Absent
- G: Gold medal
- S: Silver medal
- B: Bronze medal
- NH: Not held
- N/A: Not applicable
- DNQ: Did not qualify
4.1. Mixed Doubles
| Tournament | BWF World Tour | Best | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||
| Indonesia Masters | A | QF | 1R | 2R | QF ('23) |
| Thailand Masters | NH | A | 1R | SF | SF ('25) |
| German Open | A | QF | QF ('25) | ||
| Orléans Masters | A | Q | - | ||
| Swiss Open | A | Q2 | A | Q2 ('24) | |
| Spain Masters | NH | A | 2R | NH | 2R ('24) |
| Thailand Open | A | Q1 | QF | A | QF ('24) |
| Malaysia Masters | A | 1R | A | 1R ('24) | |
| Australian Open | A | 2R | A | 2R ('24) | |
| Indonesia Masters Super 100 | SF | 1R | W | A | W ('23II, '24I) |
| W | SF | A | |||
| Taipei Open | A | QF | A | A | QF ('23) |
| Vietnam Open | A | QF | A | QF ('24) | |
| Guwahati Masters | NH | 1R | A | A | 1R ('23) |
| Year-end ranking | 84 | 51 | 63 | Best; 41 | |