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JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Taufik Hidayat claimed to want to win a seventh world title at the Indonesia Open Super Series for the family and his country.

Taufik Hidayat, who is seeded second place to secure a ticket to the finals Djarum Indonesia Open Super Series (DIOSS) in 2010 after winning over Nguyen Tien Minh in the semifinals 21-17, 21-12, Saturday (26/06/2010). Taufik will meet rivals from Malaysia, Lee Chong Wei in the final, Sunday (27/06/2010).

"For sure I am grateful for this victory. Hopefully in the final round I can give you the best for Indonesia," said Taufik.

In the last two meetings, Chong Wei, Taufik record is 2-0 on the final DIOSS 2009 (21-14 21-9) and Macau Grand Prix final with a score of 21-18, 22-20. "If I create Chong Wei was a good player. If there was no Lin Dan, Chong Wei well," he said.

In addition to filling vacancies for Indonesian badminton title, Taufik also determined its seventh title in a championship record DIOSS this time. "The desire to add the title for the seventh time there. But unlike previous years I am not too stubborn and is nothing to lose, though still trying, '" he said.

Husband of Ami Gumelar also reveals the birth of her second child as one motive is to keep struggling on the field. "" Children as a Motivation itupasti. I used to want to quit, but because of an obsession I want the kids can see me play in my field cancel. But, I'll give you the best for families and Indonesia, "said Taufik.