Sony Dwi Kuncoro Explained

Sony Dwi Kuncoro
Country:Indonesia
Birth Date:1984 7, df=y
Birth Place:Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
Event:Men's singles
Handedness:Right
Highest Ranking:3
Date Of Highest Ranking:7 October 2004
Bwf Id:5D5CBB33-58AF-4572-90B0-A081781698D4

Sony Dwi Kuncoro (born 7 July 1984) is a former badminton singles player from Indonesia. He was the 2004 Olympic bronze medalist,[1] two-time World Championships medalist (silver–2007, bronze–2009)[2] and three-time Asian Champion (2002, 2003, 2005).[3] He reached a career high as world number 3 on 7 October 2004.[4]

Personal life

He plays badminton after his father introduced him at 7 years old, and at 8 years old he joined the Suryanaga Surabaya Badminton Club. Currently, he joins the Tjakrindo Masters Badminton Club in Surabaya. His parents are Moch. Sumadji (father) and Asmiati (mother). His hobbies are fixing automobiles and hanging-out or travelling. Generally people call him Sony, which can also be spelled as Soni. On 24 July 2009, he married Gading Safitri, who became his coach and manager.

Career

2004 Summer Olympics

Kuncoro played badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's singles, defeating M. Roslin Hashim of Malaysia and Jim Ronny Andersen of Norway in the first two rounds. In the quarterfinals, Kuncoro defeated Park Tae-sang of South Korea 15–13, 15–4. Kuncoro advanced to the semifinals, in which he lost to Shon Seung-mo of Korea 15–6, 9–15, 15–9. He defeated Boonsak Ponsana of Thailand by a score of 15–11, 17–16 in the bronze medal match.

2007 BWF World Championships

He became runner-up at the 2007 IBF World Championships after losing to Lin Dan in straight sets with a score of 11–21, 20–22 in Putra Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Malaysia. During the tournament, he defeated Lee Chong Wei in the third round 21–9, 21–11 and Peter Gade in the quarter-final, 22–20, 21–18. He also beat Chen Yu in the semifinal in 3 tough games.

2009 BWF World Championships

He was bronze medalist at the 2009 BWF World Championships, again losing to Lin Dan, but this time in 3 sets, 16–21, 21–14, 15–21. En route to the semi, he beat Lee Chong Wei (world number one) in the quarter-finals 21–16, 14–21, 21–12.

Other achievements

He was runner-up in the World Junior Championships in 2000, defeated by Bao Chunlai in the final. He had good results in the Asian Badminton Championships, winning three titles. On 23 September 2007, Kuncoro won the Chinese Taipei Open Grand Prix Gold after beating Taufik Hidayat in the final round 18–21, 21–6, 21–13. He won the men's singles gold medal at the SEA Games in 2003 and 2005. At the SEA Games in 2007 and 2009, Sony helped the Indonesian team win gold in the men's team event.

In 2008, Kuncoro competed in Beijing Olympic Games but he was eliminated in the quarterfinal to the second seeded Lee Chong Wei in straight games. In June, he won the Indonesia Open Superseries beating Simon Santoso in the final 19–21, 21–14, 21–9 in Istora Senayan, Jakarta. In September, Kuncoro won the Japan Open Superseries beating Lee Chong Wei from Malaysia in straight sets 21–17, 21–11 in the final. Also in September, he captured the China Masters Superseries by beating China's Chen Jin 21–19, 21–18 in the final, thus becoming the first player to win the men's singles at three consecutive "superseries" tournaments.

In 2009, his best performance in Superseries was semifinalist in Indonesia Open, beaten by Taufik Hidayat, 17–21, 14–21 and in Denmark Open beaten by Marc Zwiebler of Germany in three tough games. In December, he again helped Indonesia win the SEA Games, beating Malaysia in the men teams final. He also finished second in the individual event, beaten by his teammate Simon Santoso.

In 2012, he won the men's singles title at the Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold defeating China's Chen Yuekun in straight games, 21–17, 21–14.[5] In the semi-final, he beat the top seed from China, Lin Dan also in straight games, 21–17, 21–16.

In 2013, he started the year by becoming the semifinalist in 2013 Korea Open Superseries Premier, beaten by Du Pengyu, 12–21 17–21 and in 2013 Indonesian Masters Grand Prix Gold, giving walkover to Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka. He became the finalist in 2013 Malaysia Open Superseries, beaten by Lee Chong Wei, 7–21 8–21[6] and in 2013 Hong Kong Open Superseries, again beaten by Lee Chong Wei, 13–21 9–21.[7]

In 2015, his best performance was being the champion at 2015 Chinese Taipei Masters Grand Prix after beating Wang Tzu-wei of Chinese Taipei with score 21–13, 21–15. He also won the 2015 Indonesia International Challenge after defeat the Korean young blood Jeon Hyeok-jin with straight games 22–20, 21–15.

In 2016, he advanced to the main round of the 2016 Singapore Open Superseries after winning the qualification rounds. He later won the event after beating China's Lin Dan in the semi-final with score 21–10, 17–21, 22–20,[8] [9] [10] then South Korea's Son Wan-ho in the final with 21–16, 13–21, 21–14.[11] [12] This is his first Superseries title win in six years. He last tasted success at this level on the same stage at the 2010 Singapore Open.[13] The victory is proof that he has still got it. It's a reward for his hard work as an independent shuttler after kicked out of the national training camp in mid-2014 because of injuries to his back, waist and wrist over the years.[14] [15]

Achievements

Olympic Games

Men's singles

BWF World Championships

Men's singles

YearVenueOpponentScoreResultRef
2007Putra Indoor Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Lin Dan11–21, 20–22 Silver[17]
2009Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, India Lin Dan14–21, 21–13, 15–21 Bronze[18]

Asian Championships

Men's singles

YearVenueOpponentScoreResultRef
2002Nimibutr Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand Taufik Hidayat15–12, 15–5 Gold[19]
2003Tennis Indoor Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta, Indonesia Taufik Hidayat15–5, 7–15, 15–8 Gold[20]
2004Kuala Lumpur Badminton Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Taufik Hidayat12–15, 15–7, 6–15 Silver[21]
2005Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, India Kuan Beng Hong15–10, 15–5 Gold[22]
2008Bandaraya Stadium, Johor Bahru, Malaysia Park Sung-hwan21–14, 16–21, 19–21 Bronze[23]

SEA Games

Men's singles

YearVenueOpponentScoreResultRef
2003Tan Binh Sport Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wong Choong Hann15–8, 15–5 Gold[24]
2005PhilSports Arena, Pasig, Philippines Simon Santoso17–16, 15–3 Gold[25]
2009Gym Hall 1, National Sports Complex, Vientiane, Laos Simon Santoso16–21, 12–21 Silver[26]

World Junior Championships

Boys' singles

Asian Junior Championships

Boys' singles

YearVenueOpponentScoreResultRef
2000Nishiyama Park Gymnasium, Kyoto, Japan Lin Dan12–15, 5–15 Silver[28]
2001Taipei Gymnasium, Taipei, Taiwan Ardiansyah12–15, 12–15 Silver[29] [30]

BWF Superseries (5 titles, 2 runners-up)

The BWF Superseries, which was launched on 14 December 2006 and implemented in 2007,[31] is a series of elite badminton tournaments, sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). BWF Superseries levels are Superseries and Superseries Premier. A season of Superseries consists of twelve tournaments around the world that have been introduced since 2011.[32] Successful players are invited to the Superseries Finals, which are held at the end of each year.

Men's singles

YearTournamentOpponentScoreResultRef
2008Indonesia Open Simon Santoso19–21, 21–14, 21–9 Winner[33]
2008Japan Open Lee Chong Wei21–17, 21–11 Winner[34]
2008China Masters Chen Jin21–19, 21–18 Winner[35]
2010Singapore Open Boonsak Ponsana21–16, 21–16 Winner[36]
2013Malaysia Open Lee Chong Wei7–21, 8–21 Runner-up[37]
2013Hong Kong Open Lee Chong Wei13–21, 9–21 Runner-up[38]
2016Singapore Open Son Wan-ho21–16, 13–21, 21–14 Winner[39]

Superseries tournament

Superseries Premier tournament

Superseries Finals tournament

BWF Grand Prix (4 titles, 3 runners-up)

The BWF Grand Prix had two levels, the BWF Grand Prix and Grand Prix Gold. It was a series of badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) which was held from 2007 to 2017. The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) from 1983 to 2006.

Men's singles

YearTournamentOpponentScoreResultRef
2003Chinese Taipei Open Wong Choong Hann15–3, 7–15, 4–15 Runner-up[40]
2007Chinese Taipei Open Taufik Hidayat18–21, 21–6, 21–13 Winner[41]
2012Malaysia Grand Prix Gold Lee Chong Wei21–17, 8–21, 10–21 Runner-up[42]
2012Thailand Open Chen Yuekun21–17, 21–14 Winner[43]
2012Indonesia Grand Prix Gold Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka21–11, 21–11 Winner[44]
2015Chinese Taipei Masters Wang Tzu-wei21–13, 21–15 Winner[45]
2016Thailand Open Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk15–21, 16–21 Runner-up[46]

BWF Grand Prix Gold tournament

BWF & IBF Grand Prix tournament

BWF International Challenge/Series (1 title, 3 runners-up)

Men's singles

YearTournamentOpponentScoreResultRef
2015Indonesia International Jeon Hyeok-jin22–20, 21–15 Winner[47]
2018Indonesia International Shesar Hiren Rhustavito12–21, 20–22 Runner-up[48]
2018Indonesia International Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo15–21, 9–21 Runner-up[49]
2019Indonesia International Ikhsan Rumbay13–21, 15–21 Runner-up[50]

BWF International Challenge tournament

BWF International Series tournament

Participation at Indonesian team

Performance timeline

National team

Team events 2000 2001
Asian Junior Championships Silver Bronze
World Junior Championships Bronze
Team events 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
SEA Games Gold Silver Gold Gold
Asian GamesA Bronze Bronze
Thomas Cup Gold Bronze Bronze Bronze Silver
Sudirman Cup Bronze Silver Silver Bronze

Individual competitions

Events 2000 2001
Asian Junior Championships Silver Silver
World Junior Championships Silver
Events 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
SEA Games Gold Goldbgcolor=AFEEEE R1 SilverAAAA
Asian Championships Gold Gold Silver Goldbgcolor=FFEBCD QFA BronzeA
Asian GamesAAbgcolor=AFEEEE R1Acolspan="3"
World Championshipsbgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=AFEEEE R3bgcolor=AFEEEE R3 Silver Bronzebgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=AFEEEE R2
Olympic Games Bronzebgcolor=FFEBCD QF
Tournament Best
BWF World Tour
align=left Malaysia Mastersbgcolor=F0F8FF Q2Abgcolor=Silver F (2012)
align=left Thailand MastersAbgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=AFEEEE R2 (2016)
align=left Indonesia Mastersbgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=Gold W (2012)
align=left Singapore Openbgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=F0F8FF Q1bgcolor=Gold W (2010, 2016)
align=left New Zealand Openbgcolor=AFEEEE R1Abgcolor=AFEEEE R1 (2018)
align=left Australian Openbgcolor=FFEBCD QFAbgcolor=FFEBCD QF (2018)
align=left Thailand Openbgcolor=Bronze SFbgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=Gold W (2012)
align=left Hyderabad OpenAbgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=AFEEEE R2 (2019)
align=left Vietnam OpenAbgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=bronze SF (2012)
align=left Indonesia Masters Super 100bgcolor=AFEEEE R3bgcolor=AFEEEE R3 (2019)
align=left Macau Openbgcolor=AFEEEE R1Abgcolor=FFEBCD QF (2010, 2014)
align=left Year-end ranking631463
Tournament Best
Tournament Best
BWF Superseries
align=left All England Openbgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=AFEEEE R1Abgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=AFEEEE R1Abgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=FFEBCD QF (2007, 2008)
align=left Swiss Openbgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=AFEEEE R1AGPGbgcolor=Bronze SF (2003, 2004)
align=left India OpenGPGbgcolor=AFEEEE R1AAbgcolor=AFEEEE R2Abgcolor=AFEEEE R2 (2016)
align=left Malaysia Openbgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=FFEBCD QFAbgcolor=Silver FAbgcolor=F0F8FF Q1bgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=Silver F (2013)
align=left Singapore Openbgcolor=AFEEEE R2Abgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=Gold Wbgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=FFEBCD QFAbgcolor=Gold Wbgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=Gold W (2010, 2016)
align=left Australian OpenIC/ISGPGAbgcolor=AFEEEE R2Abgcolor=AFEEEE R2 (2012, 2016)
align=left Indonesia Openbgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=Gold Wbgcolor=Bronze SFbgcolor=Bronze SFbgcolor=F0F8FF Q1bgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=F0F8FF Q2bgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=F0F8FF Q1bgcolor=Gold W (2008)
align=left Japan Openbgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=Gold Wbgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=F0F8FF Q1bgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=AFEEEE R1Abgcolor=AFEEEE R1Abgcolor=Gold W (2008)
align=left Korea Openbgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=FFEBCD QFAbgcolor=Bronze SFAbgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=F0F8FF Q2bgcolor=Bronze SF (2013)
align=left China Mastersbgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=Gold WAGPGbgcolor=Gold W (2008)
align=left Denmark Openbgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=Bronze SFAbgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=FFEBCD QFAbgcolor=Bronze SF (2009)
align=left French Openbgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=AFEEEE R2Abgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=AFEEEE R2Abgcolor=AFEEEE R2 (2008, 2009, 2012, 2013)
align=left China Openbgcolor=FFEBCD QFAbgcolor=FFEBCD QFAbgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=FFEBCD QFAbgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=F0F8FF Q2bgcolor=FFEBCD QF (2007, 2009, 2013)
align=left Hong Kong Openbgcolor=FFEBCD QFAbgcolor=AFEEEE R1Abgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=Silver Fbgcolor=AFEEEE R1Abgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=F0F8FF Q1bgcolor=Silver F (2013)
align=left BWF Superseries Finalsbgcolor=Bronze SFbgcolor=AFEEEE GSbgcolor=Bronze SF (2008)
align=left Year-end ranking730671381317026953
Tournament Best
Tournament Best
BWF Grand Prix and Grand Prix Gold
align=left Malaysia MastersAbgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=Silver FAbgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=Silver F (2012)
align=left Syed Modi InternationalAbgcolor=AFEEEE R1AAbgcolor=AFEEEE R1 (2011)
align=left Thailand Mastersbgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=AFEEEE R2 (2016)
align=left German OpenAbgcolor=AFEEEE R1Abgcolor=AFEEEE R1 (2012)
align=left Swiss OpenSSbgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=AFEEEE R1Abgcolor=AFEEEE R1Abgcolor=Bronze SF (2003, 2004)
align=left Australian OpenIC/ISAbgcolor=AFEEEE R2ASSbgcolor=AFEEEE R2 (2012)
align=left China MastersSSAbgcolor=AFEEEE R2Abgcolor=Gold W (2008)
align=left Chinese Taipei Openbgcolor=Gold WAbgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=Bronze SFbgcolor=AFEEEE R1Abgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=AFEEEE R1Abgcolor=Gold W (2007)
align=left Vietnam OpenAbgcolor=AFEEEE R3bgcolor=bronze SFAAbgcolor=bronze SF (2012)
align=left Thailand OpenAAbgcolor=Gold WAbgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=Silver Fbgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=Gold W (2012)
align=left Philippines Openbgcolor=Bronze SFAbgcolor=Bronze SF (2007)
align=left Chinese Taipei Mastersbgcolor=Gold WAbgcolor=Gold W (2015)
align=left Korea MastersICAbgcolor=AFEEEE R2Abgcolor=AFEEEE R2Abgcolor=AFEEEE R2 (2011, 2015)
align=left Macau OpenAbgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=AFEEEE R2Abgcolor=FFEBCD QFAAbgcolor=FFEBCD QF (2010, 2014)
align=left Indonesian Mastersbgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=Gold Wbgcolor=bronze SFbgcolor=AFEEEE R3bgcolor=AFEEEE R3bgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=Gold W (2012)
Tournament 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Best
IBF World Grand Prix
align=left All England OpenAbgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=FFEBCD QFAbgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=FFEBCD QF (2004)
align=left Swiss OpenAbgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=Bronze SFbgcolor=Bronze SFAbgcolor=Bronze SF (2003, 2004)
align=left Indonesia Openbgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=AFEEEE R1Abgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=AFEEEE R3bgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=Bronze SFbgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=Bronze SF (2005)
align=left Malaysia OpenAbgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=AFEEEE R3bgcolor=AFEEEE R3Abgcolor=FFEBCD QF (2003)
align=left Thailand OpenAbgcolor=AFEEEE R2Abgcolor=AFEEEE R2 (2001)
align=left Singapore OpenAbgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=AFEEEE R2Abgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=AFEEEE R2 (2002)
align=left Chinese Taipei OpenAAbgcolor=Silver FAbgcolor=Silver F (2003)
align=left Korea OpenAbgcolor=AFEEEE R3Abgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=AFEEEE R3 (2003)
align=left Hong Kong OpenAbgcolor=Bronze SFbgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=FFEBCD QFbgcolor=Bronze SF (2001)
align=left Japan OpenAbgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=AFEEEE R1bgcolor=AFEEEE R3Abgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=AFEEEE R3 (2004)
align=left China OpenAAbgcolor=AFEEEE R3bgcolor=AFEEEE R3Abgcolor=AFEEEE R3 (2004, 2005)
align=left Dutch OpenAbgcolor=AFEEEE R3Abgcolor=AFEEEE R3 (2002)
align=left Denmark OpenAbgcolor=AFEEEE R3bgcolor=AFEEEE R2bgcolor=AFEEEE R3Abgcolor=AFEEEE R3 (2002, 2004)

Record against selected opponents

Head to head (H2H) against BWF Superseries finalists, World Championships semifinalists, and Olympic quarterfinalists.[51]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nugyasa . Laksamana . Tri . Indriawati . Sony Dwi Kuncoro Sudah Tak Minat Lagi dengan Olimpiade 2020 . kompas.com . 22 January 2019 . 10 February 2020 . id.
  2. News: Badminton: China's Lin Dan sent packing by Indonesia's Sony Dwi Kuncoro. The Straits Times. 16 April 2016.
  3. Web site: Sony Dwi Kuncoro Juara Bulutangkis Asia . tempo.co . 11 September 2005 . 10 February 2020 . id.
  4. Web site: Historical ranking – Sony Dwi Kuncoro (50427) . 2007-02-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070202105654/http://www.badmintoninternational.net/Rank/publish.asp?Details=50427 . 2007-02-02 . 2022-04-02.
  5. Web site: Thailand Title Shows Sony Is No Spent Force. The Jakarta Globe. 12 June 2012.
  6. News: Lee trounces Kuncoro to lift crown. Bangkok Post. 21 January 2013.
  7. News: Dominant Lee wins Hong Kong Open. Bangkok Post. 25 November 2013.
  8. News: Lin Dan out of Singapore Open. https://web.archive.org/web/20160420031935/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-04/16/c_135285118.htm. dead. April 20, 2016. Xinhua. 16 April 2016.
  9. News: Sony pulls a surprise win over Lin Dan in Singapore Open. The Star. 16 April 2016.
  10. Web site: Chinese superstar Lin Dan booted from Singapore. Saudi Gazette. 17 April 2016.
  11. Web site: Tuned in: Sony Dwi Kuncoro beats Son Wan-ho to win the Singapore Open. South China Morning Post. 17 April 2016.
  12. Web site: Kuncoro and Ratchanok win Singapore Open. Saudi Gazette. 18 April 2016.
  13. News: Badminton: Sony Dwi Kuncoro tastes Superseries success again at S'pore Open. The Straits Times. 17 April 2016.
  14. News: Veteran Sony on Singapore win: 'Proof that I've still got it'. The Jakarta Post. 18 April 2016.
  15. News: Struggling Sony continues to misfire after training-camp life. The Jakarta Post. 4 June 2015.
  16. News: Sony Dwi Kuncoro, Belajar dari Kegagalan dan Kesuksesan . Bola.net. 6 May 2009. 9 April 2024. id.
  17. News: Indonesia Raih Dua Gelar Juara Pertama, Pada Kejuaraan Dunia Bulutangkis 2007 . PB Djarum. 21 August 2007. 9 April 2024. id.
  18. News: YONEX SUNRISE BWF World Championships 2009 . Tournamentsoftware. 15 August 2009. 9 April 2024. en.
  19. News: JVC Asian Champs 2002. Tournamentsoftware. 20 January 2024. en.
  20. News: NEWS : Sony defeats Indon mate Taufik to keep his ABC crown . Badminton Central. 20 October 2003. 23 January 2024. en.
  21. News: Asian Championships 2004 . Tournamentsoftware. 20 January 2024. en.
  22. News: Sony Dwi Kuncoro Juara Bulutangkis Asia. Tempo. 11 September 2005. 9 April 2024. id.
  23. News: Hasil Semifinal Kejuaraan Bulu Tangkis Asia 2008 Asia. Antara. 19 April 2008. 9 April 2024. id.
  24. News: SEA Games results. The Star. 13 December 2003. 10 April 2024. en.
  25. News: Sony Dwi Kuncoro dan Simon Santoso. Tempo. 3 December 2005. 9 April 2024. id.
  26. News: Simon Kalahkan Sony di Final . Kompas. 17 December 2009. 9 April 2024. id.
  27. Web site: World Junior Championships Guangzhou 2000 . https://archive.today/20061214225220/http://tangkis.tripod.com/junior/2000.htm . dead . . 2006-12-14 . 8 July 2017 .
  28. News: GOSEN ASIAN JUNIORS BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS . kyobado.com. 9 April 2024. en.
  29. News: Ardiansyah Rebut Gelar Juara Yunior Asia . Kompas . 18 July 2001 . 27 . 17 July 2020 . Indonesian.
  30. News: Juniors need to improve performance . jawawa.id . . 4 March 2018.
  31. Web site: BWF Launches Super Series . Badminton Australia . 15 December 2006 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071006123828/http://www.badminton.org.au/index.php?id=22&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=136&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=2&cHash=26fb36d8a5 . dead . 6 October 2007.
  32. Web site: Yonex All England Elevated To BWF Premier Super Series Event . www.ibadmintonstore.com . 29 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131002005757/http://www.ibadmintonstore.com/iBADMINTONstore-News/Yonex-All-England-Elevated-To-BWF-Premier-Super-Se.aspx . dead . 2 October 2013.
  33. News: Sony Juara Indonesia Open 2008. Kompas. 22 June 2008. 10 April 2024. id.
  34. News: Indonesia's Sony wins Yonex Open . The Japan Times. 22 September 2008. 10 April 2024. en.
  35. News: Indonesia Raih Dua Gelar Di China . PB Djarum. 30 September 2008. 10 April 2024. id.
  36. News: Sony Juarai Singapura Terbuka . Tempo. 20 June 2010. 10 April 2024. id.
  37. News: (MALAYSIA SUPER SERIES) SONY DITAKLUKKAN CHONG WEI. PBSI. 19 January 2013. 10 April 2024. id.
  38. News: Sony Gagal Rebut Juara di Hongkong. Kompas. 24 November 2013. 10 April 2024. id.
  39. News: Heru. Purwanto. Badminton: Sony wins Singapore Open 2016 . Antara. 17 April 2016. 10 April 2024. en.
  40. News: CHINESE TAIPEI OPEN 2003 . Tournamentsoftware. 10 April 2024. en.
  41. News: Chinese Taipei Open 2007. BAM. 23 January 2024. en.
  42. News: YONEX-SUNRISE Malaysia Open GP Gold 2012 . Tournamentsoftware. 6 May 2012. 10 April 2024. en.
  43. News: Sony Raih Gelar Juara di Thailand. Kompas. 10 June 2012. 10 April 2024. id.
  44. News: Abriansyah. Liberto. Juara Indonesia Grand Prix Gold, Sony Dwi Kuncoro Belum Puas . Tribunnews. 1 October 2012. 10 April 2024. id.
  45. News: Vincent. Liew. Sony Dwi Kuncoro wins Chinese Taipei GP finals. Badminton Planet. 18 October 2015. 9 April 2024. en.
  46. News: Toni. Bramantoro. Sony Dwi Kuncoro Gagal Juara di Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold 2016. Tribunnews. 9 October 2016. 10 April 2024. id.
  47. News: Haryo. Prabancoro. VICTOR INDONESIA IC 2015 : Tekuk Wakil Korea Selatan, Sony Dwi Kuncoro Juara! . Solopos. 6 September 2015. 9 April 2024. id.
  48. News: [USM International Series 2018] Shesar Pertahankan Gelar ]. PB Djarum . 16 April 2018 . id.
  49. News: Pebulutangkis 20 Tahun Kalahkan Sony Dwi Kuncoro dan Rebut Juara. Jatim Times. 29 October 2018. id.
  50. Web site: Rohman . Ainur . Kalah Dari Tunggal No 101 Dunia, Sony: Ikhsan Masa Depan Indonesia . Jawa Pos . 27 October 2019 . 28 July 2022 . id . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220728151448/https://www.jawapos.com/sports/27/10/2019/kalah-dari-tunggal-no-101-dunia-sony-ikhsan-masa-depan-indonesia/ . 28 July 2022.
  51. Web site: Sony Dwi Kuncoro's Profile – Head To Head. Badminton World Federation. 16 April 2016.