Mohammad Ahsan

Mohammad Ahsan was born in Palembang, South Sumatera to Tumin Atmadi dan Siti Rohanah. He is the youngest of three siblings. Ahsan started playing badminton at aged 5, trained at the Pusri club. After graduated from middle school, he moved to Jakarta for better training and a chance to develop his career as a badminton player. In 2001, he was selected to join the Ragunan sports school. Due to the change in the program at the school which will only focus on female athletes, Ahsan then decides to join the Bina Bangsa club.{{cite web |title=Mohammad Ahsan: Tertidur di Bus dan Mimpi Juara Dunia |url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/olahraga/20190916161148-170-430938/mohammad-ahsan-tertidur-di-bus-dan-mimpi-juara-dunia |publisher=CNN |date=16 September 2019 |access-date=25 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925021846/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/olahraga/20190916161148-170-430938/mohammad-ahsan-tertidur-di-bus-dan-mimpi-juara-dunia |archive-date=25 September 2022}}

In the junior event, Mohammad Ahsan played at the 2005 Asian Junior Championships and won the bronze medals in the boys' team and doubles.{{cite news |last1=Azis |last2=Santhani |first2=Yunas |title=Indonesia Gagal ke Final * Cedera Kaki Mengakhiri Perlawanan Adityawarman |url=http://www.kompasdata.id/Search/NewsDetail/17498747 |newspaper=Kompas |page=31 |date=13 July 2005 |access-date=14 July 2020 |language=id}}{{cite web |title=羽球亚青赛中国小将拦三金 李龙大成最大赢家 |url=http://www.cba.org.cn/ssjj/gjss/2005/0719/200291.html |publisher=Chinese Badminton Association |date=19 July 2005 |access-date=25 September 2022 |language=zh |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200713123459/http://www.cba.org.cn/ssjj/gjss/2005/0719/200291.html |archive-date=13 July 2020}}

Ahsan became a member of Djarum club since 2007. In April, Ahsan made his debut at the Asian Championships held in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Unfortunately, he and his partner, Bona Septano, were defeated in the early rounds.{{cite web |title=Indonesia sisakan Taufik dan Devin/Lita di 8 besar |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/58907/indonesia-sisakan-taufik-dan-devin-lita-di-8-besar |publisher=Antara |date=13 April 2007 |access-date=30 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220930022446/https://www.antaranews.com/berita/58907/indonesia-sisakan-taufik-dan-devin-lita-di-8-besar |archive-date=30 September 2022}} They later reached three consecutive finals in the Smiling Fish Thailand, Vietnam and Cheers Asian Singapore Internationals; and clinched their first international title as a pair in Vietnam.{{cite web |title=Smiling Fish Thailand International Series, May 1–6 |url=http://www.badmintonforum.com/forums/index.php?threads/smiling-fish-thailand-international-series-may-1-6.43131/page-2 |publisher=Badminton Forum |access-date=17 October 2022 }}{{cite web |title=Kết thúc Giải cầu lông Robot Vietnam Challenge - 2007 |url=http://hanoimoi.com.vn/Tin-tuc/The-thao/131692/k7871%3Bt-thuc-gi7843%3Bi-c7847%3Bu-long-robot-vietnam-challenge---2007 |publisher=Hànộimới |date=28 May 2007 |access-date=17 October 2022 |language=vi |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017184313/http://hanoimoi.com.vn/Tin-tuc/The-thao/131692/k7871%3Bt-thuc-gi7843%3Bi-c7847%3Bu-long-robot-vietnam-challenge---2007 |archive-date=17 October 2022}}{{cite web |title=Singapura Satelit: Kemenangan Yang Tertunda! |url=https://pbdjarum.org/berita/diluar-arena/20070620-singapura-satelit-kemenangan-yang-tertunda |publisher=PB Djarum |date=20 June 2007 |access-date=17 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017183411/https://pbdjarum.org/berita/diluar-arena/20070620-singapura-satelit-kemenangan-yang-tertunda |archive-date=17 October 2022}} In August, he representing STIE Perbanas played at the Summer Universiade, and won a bronze medal in the mixed team event.{{cite web |title=Kontingen Universiade |url=https://perbanas.id/2007/08/09/kontingen-universiade/ |publisher=Perbanas |date=9 August 2007 |access-date=16 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20221016210127/https://perbanas.id/2007/08/09/kontingen-universiade/ |archive-date=16 October 2022}}{{cite web |title=Universiade 2007 in Bangkok |url=http://www.badminton.de/Univer07-Team.1187.0.html |publisher=German Badminton Association |access-date=16 October 2022 |language=de |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071213033457/http://www.badminton.de/Univer07-Team.1187.0.html |archive-date=13 December 2007}}

In July, Ahsan who representing North Maluku won a silver medal at the National Games in the men's doubles event with partner Fernando Kurniawan.{{cite web |title=DKI hanya tambah 2 emas bulutangkis |url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2008/07/17/0006079/~Olahraga~Others?page=all |publisher=Kompas |date=17 July 2008 |access-date=25 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925162357/https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2008/07/17/0006079/~Olahraga~Others?page=all |archive-date=25 September 2022}} Ahsan was selected to join Indonesia national training center in the middle of 2008. He was then reached his first Super Series finals with Bona Septano in the Japan Open where they faced Lars Paaske and Jonas Rasmussen, but lost the match in three games.{{cite web |last=Kjer |first=Miriam |title=Paaske/Rasmussen vandt i Japan |url=https://sport.tv2.dk/badminton/2008-09-21-paaske-rasmussen-vandt-i-japan |publisher=TV 2 |date=21 September 2008 |access-date=17 October 2022 |language=da |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017092810/https://sport.tv2.dk/badminton/2008-09-21-paaske-rasmussen-vandt-i-japan |archive-date=17 October 2022}}

Ahsan and Bona Septano clinched their first Grand Prix title in the 2009 Philippines Open.{{cite web |title=Bingo Bonanza Philippine Open - China win four titles, Zhou Mi stunned |url=http://www.internationalbadminton.org/news_item.aspx?id=24206 |publisher=Badminton World Federation |date=6 July 2009 |access-date=1 October 2022 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090712031137/http://www.internationalbadminton.org/news_item.aspx?id=24206 |archive-date=12 July 2009}} He made his debut with the Indonesia national team at the Sudirman Cup, and won a bronze medal at that tournament.{{cite web |last=Maruli Radja |first=Aditia |title=Cedera pemain sebabkan Indonesia tampil kurang maksimal |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/141217/cedera-pemain-sebabkan-indonesia-tampil-kurang-maksimal |publisher=Antara |date=16 May 2009 |access-date=1 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911153551/https://www.antaranews.com/berita/141217/cedera-pemain-sebabkan-indonesia-tampil-kurang-maksimal |archive-date=11 September 2022}} On his first appearance at the SEA Games, he contributing points for Indonesia in the final against Malaysia, secured a gold medal for the team,{{cite web |last=Suryanto |title=Kalahkan Malaysia, Indonesia Raih Emas Bulutangkis |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/165740/kalahkan-malaysia-indonesia-raih-emas-bulutangkis |publisher=Antara |date=13 December 2009 |access-date=11 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911180815/https://www.antaranews.com/berita/165740/kalahkan-malaysia-indonesia-raih-emas-bulutangkis |archive-date=11 September 2022}} and a bronze medal in the men's doubles.{{cite web |last=Suryanto |title=Simon dan Sony penuhi harapan |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/166154/simon-dan-sony-penuhi-harapan |publisher=Antara |date=16 December 2009 |access-date=1 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001092849/https://www.antaranews.com/berita/166154/simon-dan-sony-penuhi-harapan |archive-date=1 October 2022}} Meanwhile, Ahsan and Septano debut at the World Championships had to be knocked out in the second round by the Chinese pair Guo Zhendong and Xu Chen.{{cite web |title=Ahsan/Bona langsung tersingkir |url=https://news.kompas.com/read/2009/08/12/19413913/ahsanbona.langsung.tersingkir |publisher=Kompas |date=12 August 2009 |access-date=1 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001133740/https://news.kompas.com/read/2009/08/12/19413913/ahsanbona.langsung.tersingkir |archive-date=1 October 2022}} They also reaching the quarter-finals in some Super Series tournaments; the Korea,{{cite web |last=Sachetat |first=Raphaël |title=BWF Super Series – Korea Open 2009 – Gade, Chong Wei on track for final showdown |url=http://www.internationalbadminton.org/news_item.aspx?id=22253 |publisher=Badminton World Federation |date=18 January 2009 |access-date=1 October 2022 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090526071912/http://www.internationalbadminton.org/news_item.aspx?id=22253 |archive-date=26 May 2009}} All England,{{cite web |title=Hanya tersisa Taufik di All England |url=https://sport.detik.com/raket/d-1095836/hanya-tersisa-taufik-di-all-england |publisher=Detik |date=7 March 2009 |access-date=1 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001142022/https://sport.detik.com/raket/d-1095836/hanya-tersisa-taufik-di-all-england |archive-date=1 October 2022}} and the French Opens.{{cite web |title=Perancis Terbuka Super Series: Masih berpeluang di empat nomor |url=https://sport.detik.com/raket/d-1232214/masih-berpeluang-di-empat-nomor |publisher=Detik |date=31 October 2009 |access-date=1 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001144640/https://sport.detik.com/raket/d-1232214/masih-berpeluang-di-empat-nomor |archive-date=1 October 2022}}

Ahsan made his debut with Indonesia team in the Thomas Cup in 2010.{{cite web |last=Burhani |first=Ruslan |title=Tinggalkan Perbedaan, Saatnya Menjadi Satu |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/186033/tinggalkan-perbedaan-saatnya-menjadi-satu |publisher=Antara |date=8 May 2010 |access-date=3 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003031951/https://www.antaranews.com/berita/186033/tinggalkan-perbedaan-saatnya-menjadi-satu |archive-date=3 October 2022}} At that tournament, Indonesia reached the finals and won the silver medal after being defeated by the defending champion China.{{cite web |title=Chinese shuttlers claim 4th straight title at Thomas Cup by sweeping Indonesia |url=http://en.people.cn/90001/90779/94835/6986916.html |publisher=Xinhua |via=People's Daily |date=17 May 2010 |access-date=3 October 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122215423/http://en.people.cn/90001/90779/94835/6986916.html |archive-date=22 January 2022}} After his partner, Bona Septano, come back from injury, they had won two titles in a row in the Vietnam Grand Prix and Indonesia Grand Prix Gold in October.{{cite web |title=Gelar Perdana Itu Datang dari Ahsan/Bona |url=https://pbdjarum.org/berita/turnamen-internasional/20101011-gelar-perdana-itu-datang-dari-ahsanbona |publisher=PB Djarum |date=11 October 2010 |access-date=3 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20221003041824/https://pbdjarum.org/berita/turnamen-internasional/20101011-gelar-perdana-itu-datang-dari-ahsanbona |archive-date=3 October 2022}}{{cite web |title=Indonesia Raih Tiga Gelar Juara, Taufik: "Hayom Pemain Bagus Jangan Sampai Salah Ditangani" |url=https://pbdjarum.org/berita/diluar-arena/20101018-indonesia-raih-tiga-gelar-juara-taufik-hayom-pemain-bagus-jangan-sampai-salah-ditangani |publisher=PB Djarum |date=18 October 2010 |access-date=3 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003044715/https://pbdjarum.org/berita/diluar-arena/20101018-indonesia-raih-tiga-gelar-juara-taufik-hayom-pemain-bagus-jangan-sampai-salah-ditangani |archive-date=3 October 2022}} Ahsan then participated in the 2010 Asian Games, winning two bronze medals in the men's doubles with Alvent Yulianto and in the men's team event.{{cite web |last=Lastania |first=Ezther |title=Alvent/Ahsan Kandas |url=https://sport.tempo.co/read/292996/alventahsan-kandas |publisher=Tempo |date=19 November 2010 |access-date=3 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003084305/https://sport.tempo.co/read/292996/alventahsan-kandas |archive-date=3 October 2022}}{{cite web |title=Ganda Putra Sumbang Emas bagi Indonesia |url=https://pbdjarum.org/berita/turnamen-internasional/20101121-ganda-putra-sumbang-emas-bagi-indonesia |publisher=PB Djarum |date=21 November 2010 |access-date=3 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003084359/https://pbdjarum.org/berita/turnamen-internasional/20101121-ganda-putra-sumbang-emas-bagi-indonesia |archive-date=3 October 2022}} Ahsan and his partner, Septano, closed the 2010 season by winning the men's doubles title in the India Grand Prix.{{cite web |last=Subrahmanyam |first=V. V. |title=Rumbaka, Hui Zhou take honours |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports//article60548137.ece |work=The Hindu |date=20 December 2010 |access-date=3 October 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003092952/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports//article60548137.ece |archive-date=3 October 2022}}

In the first semester of 2011 season, Ahsan and Septano unable to win a title, since their best results were the semi-finalists in the Malaysia and Indonesia Opens,{{cite web |last=Kok |first=Adrian |title=Malaysia Open 2011 SF – New Danish pair through to final |url=https://www.badzine.net/2011/01/malaysia-open-sf-new-danish-pair-through-to-final/ |publisher=Badzine |date=22 January 2011 |access-date=5 October 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20221005170521/https://www.badzine.net/2011/01/malaysia-open-sf-new-danish-pair-through-to-final/ |archive-date=5 October 2022}}{{cite web |last=Burhani |first=Ruslan |title=Ahsan/Bona Tersingkir Karena Banyak Membuat Kesalahan Sendiri |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/264744/ahsan-bona-tersingkir-karena-banyak-membuat-kesalahan-sendiri |publisher=Antara |date=25 June 2011 |access-date=5 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005175256/https://www.antaranews.com/berita/264744/ahsan-bona-tersingkir-karena-banyak-membuat-kesalahan-sendiri |archive-date=5 October 2022}} as well as the quarter-finalists in the All England, Swiss Open and the Malaysia Grand Prix Gold.{{cite web |last=Lastania |first=Ezther |title=Pemain Indonesia Rontok di All England |url=https://sport.tempo.co/read/319531/pemain-indonesia-rontok-di-all-england |publisher=Tempo |date=12 March 2011 |access-date=5 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005171020/https://sport.tempo.co/read/319531/pemain-indonesia-rontok-di-all-england |archive-date=5 October 2022}}{{cite web |last=Gonsaga |first=Aloysius |title=4 Wakil Indonesia Tampil di Semifinal |url=https://amp.kompas.com/internasional/read/2011/03/19/09552745/index-html |publisher=Kompas |date=19 March 2011 |access-date=5 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20221005171807/https://amp.kompas.com/internasional/read/2011/03/19/09552745/index-html |archive-date=5 October 2022}}{{cite web |title=Malaysia GPG 2011 QF – Sung great on 78 |url=http://www.badzine.net/2011/05/malaysia-gpg-qf-sung-great-on-78/ |publisher=Badzine |date=7 May 2011 |access-date=5 October 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005181436/http://www.badzine.net/2011/05/malaysia-gpg-qf-sung-great-on-78/ |archive-date=5 October 2022}} Ahsan also took part at the Sudirman Cup, and prevented a clean sweep from Denmark, as he and Alvent Yulianto beating the current world number 1 Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen in straight games, but Indonesia lost 1–3 in the semifinals tie.{{cite web |title=Experience triumphs over youth as Denmark reach final |url=http://www.bwfbadminton.org/news_item.aspx?id=49376 |publisher=Badminton World Federation |date=28 May 2011 |access-date=5 October 2022 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110530031429/http://www.bwfbadminton.org/news_item.aspx?id=49376 |archive-date=30 May 2011}} In August, Ahsan and Septano captured the bronze medal at the BWF World Championships.{{cite web |last=Sidik |first=Jafar |title=Langkah Bona/Ahsan terhenti di semifinal |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/271654/langkah-bona-ahsan-terhenti-di-semifinal |publisher=Antara |date=13 August 2011 |access-date=5 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005192413/https://www.antaranews.com/berita/271654/langkah-bona-ahsan-terhenti-di-semifinal |archive-date=5 October 2022}} The duo then reached their first final of the year in the Japan Open, but lost to current World Champions Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng.{{cite web |last=Regala |first=Emzi |title=Japan Open 2011 Finals – Chen Long Reigns! |url=https://www.badzine.net/2011/09/japan-open-finals-chen-long-reigns/ |publisher=Badzine |date=25 September 2011 |access-date=5 October 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928075944/https://www.badzine.net/2011/09/japan-open-finals-chen-long-reigns/ |archive-date=28 September 2017}} They managed to win their first title of the year, by defend the Indonesia Grand Prix Gold title,{{cite web |last=Winarti |first=Agnes |title=Indonesia defends two titles at home |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/10/03/indonesia-defends-two-titles-home.html |publisher=The Jakarta Post |date=3 October 2011 |access-date=5 October 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111229194426/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/10/03/indonesia-defends-two-titles-home.html |archive-date=29 December 2011}} and then won the gold medals in the men's team and doubles events in the SEA Games.{{cite web |last=Ratnati |first=Ira |title=SEA Games 2011 – Golden Indonesia again |url=http://www.badzine.net/2011/11/sea-games-2011-golden-indonesia-again/ |publisher=Badzine |date=16 November 2011 |access-date=13 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913215054/http://www.badzine.net/2011/11/sea-games-2011-golden-indonesia-again/ |archive-date=13 September 2022}}{{cite web |last=Ratnati |first=Ira |title=SEA Games – Indonesia awash in gold and silver |url=https://www.badzine.net/2011/11/sea-games-indonesia-awash-in-gold-and-silver/ |publisher=Badzine |date=20 November 2011 |access-date=6 October 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418105650/https://www.badzine.net/2011/11/sea-games-indonesia-awash-in-gold-and-silver/ |archive-date=18 April 2022}} Another results for Ahsan and Septano in the rest of 2011 season were the quarter-finalists in the China Masters,{{cite web |last=Wibisono |first=Kunto |title=Bona-Ahsan gagal ke semifinal China masters |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/275895/bona-ahsan-gagal-ke-semifinal-china-masters |publisher=Antara |date=17 September 2011 |access-date=5 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20221005200440/https://www.antaranews.com/berita/275895/bona-ahsan-gagal-ke-semifinal-china-masters |archive-date=5 October 2022}} French,{{cite web |title=Ahsan/Bona Terhenti di Perempat Final |url=https://pbdjarum.org/berita/diluar-arena/20111030-ahsanbona-terhenti-di-perempat-final |publisher=PB Djarum |date=30 October 2011 |access-date=5 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005203153/https://pbdjarum.org/berita/diluar-arena/20111030-ahsanbona-terhenti-di-perempat-final |archive-date=5 October 2022}} and Macau Opens.{{cite web |title=Hyun Il stops Taufik to reach semis |url=http://www.bwfbadminton.org/news_item.aspx?id=56414 |publisher=Badminton World Federation |date=2 December 2011 |access-date=5 October 2022 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111210055249/http://www.bwfbadminton.org/news_item.aspx?id=56414 |archive-date=10 December 2011}} They qualified to compete in the Super Series Finals in Liuzhou, China,{{cite web |last1=Widakdo |first1=Gatot |last2=Suprihadi |first2=Marcus |title=Kido/Hendra Absen di Final Super Series |url=https://amp.kompas.com/nasional/read/2011/12/05/22262229/kidohendra-absen-di-final-super-series |publisher=Kompas |date=5 December 2011 |access-date=5 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005204133/https://amp.kompas.com/nasional/read/2011/12/05/22262229/kidohendra-absen-di-final-super-series |archive-date=5 October 2022}} but their pace at that tournament were stopped in the group stage.{{cite web |title=Tak Lolos di Liu Zhou |url=https://pbdjarum.org/berita/diluar-arena/20111217-tak-lolos-di-liu-zhou |publisher=PB Djarum |date=17 December 2011 |access-date=5 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20221005205403/https://pbdjarum.org/berita/diluar-arena/20111217-tak-lolos-di-liu-zhou |archive-date=5 October 2022}}

In 2012, Ahsan and Setiawan partnership did not show satisfactory results, since they were unable to win any international tournaments,{{cite web |title=Ahsan/Bona resmi berpisah |url=https://pbsi.id/2012/08/25/ahsan-bona-resmi-berpisah/ |publisher=Badminton Association of Indonesia |date=25 August 2012 |access-date=6 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20221006174918/https://pbsi.id/2012/08/25/ahsan-bona-resmi-berpisah/ |archive-date=6 October 2022}} up to 2012 London Olympics when they were only able to finished the tournament as a quarter-finalists.{{cite web |title=Olympics-South Korea beat Indonesia 2-0 in men's badminton doubles quarter-final - result |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/oly-badm-bdmdob-idCNL6E8J2AG020120802 |publisher=Reuters |date=2 August 2012 |access-date=6 October 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006181819/https://www.reuters.com/article/oly-badm-bdmdob-idCNL6E8J2AG020120802 |archive-date=6 October 2022}} In September, he played at the National Games for Central Java, and claimed two gold medals in the men's doubles and team events, and also a bronze in the mixed doubles.{{cite web |title=Jateng juara umum bulutangkis PON XVIII |url=https://pbdjarum.org/berita/turnamen-nasional/20120920-jateng-juara-umum-bulutangkis-pon-xviii |publisher=PB Djarum |date=20 September 2012 |access-date=25 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925115627/https://pbdjarum.org/berita/turnamen-nasional/20120920-jateng-juara-umum-bulutangkis-pon-xviii |archive-date=25 September 2022}} Ahsan then formed a new partnership with his senior, Hendra Setiawan.{{cite web |last1=Widakdo |first1=Gatot |last2=Gonsaga |first2=Aloysius |title=Ahsan Mulai dari Awal Lagi |url=https://lifestyle.kompas.com/read/2012/09/05/16213645/index.html |publisher=Kompas |date=5 September 2012 |access-date=6 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20221006184914/https://lifestyle.kompas.com/read/2012/09/05/16213645/index.html |archive-date=6 October 2022}} Ahsan and Setiawan debut were quite good as they finished as semi-finalists in the Denmark Open.{{cite web |last=Rin |first=Kira |title=Denmark Open 2012 SF – Chinese ladies bite the dust |url=https://www.badzine.net/2012/10/denmark-open-sf-chinese-ladies-bite-the-dust/ |publisher=Badzine |date=20 October 2012 |access-date=14 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914052530/https://www.badzine.net/2012/10/denmark-open-sf-chinese-ladies-bite-the-dust/ |archive-date=14 September 2022}}

Ahsan and Setiawan campaign in 2013 looks promising.{{cite web |last1=Monalisa |last2=Supratiwi |first2=Fitri |title=Hendra-Ahsan: gelar MVP berkat kerja keras |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/416550/hendra-ahsan-gelar-mvp-berkat-kerja-keras |publisher=Antara |date=29 January 2014 |access-date=7 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140131070136/https://www.antaranews.com/berita/416550/hendra-ahsan-gelar-mvp-berkat-kerja-keras |archive-date=31 January 2014}} In January, they clinched their first title as a pair in the Malaysia Open, beating the Korean pair Ko Sung-hyun and Lee Yong-dae in the final.{{Cite web |last=Ooi |first=Ee-Lyn |title=Malaysia Open 2013 Finals – Malaysia Chong Wei Style |url=https://www.badzine.net/2013/01/malaysia-open-finals-malaysia-chong-wei-style-2/ |date=20 January 2013 |access-date=15 July 2022 |publisher=Badzine}} They later won five tournaments in a row, started in the Australia Open in April;{{cite web |title=Finals wrap up |url=http://www.australianbadmintonopen.com.au/home/93-finals-wrap-up.html |publisher=Badminton Australia |date=7 April 2013 |access-date=14 September 2022 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130420005602/http://www.australianbadmintonopen.com.au/home/93-finals-wrap-up.html |archive-date=20 April 2013}} the Indonesia and Singapore Opens in June, with another victory against Ko and Lee in both tournaments;{{Cite web |date=17 June 2013 |title=Indonesia Open 2013 Finals – Lee Chong Wei wins his 5th |url=https://www.badzine.net/2013/06/indonesia-open-finals-lee-chong-wei-wins-his-5th/ |access-date=15 July 2022 |publisher=Badzine}}{{Cite web |last=Rusli |first=Serla |title=Singapore Open 2013 Finals – Title hat-trick for Indonesia |url=https://www.badzine.net/2013/06/singapore-open-finals-title-hat-trick-for-indonesia/ |date=23 June 2013 |access-date=15 July 2022 |publisher=Badzine}} the BWF World Championships in August;{{Cite web |last=Hearn |first=Don |title=Worlds 2013 Finals – 2 for Indonesia in photo finishes |url=https://www.badzine.net/2013/08/worlds-finals-2-for-indonesia-in-photo-finishes/ |publisher=Badzine |date=11 August 2013 |access-date=15 July 2022}} and later at the Japan Open in September.{{cite web |last1=Silaban |first1=Martha |last2=Budiman |first2=Aditya |title=Hendra/Ahsan Juara Jepang Terbuka |url=https://sport.tempo.co/read/515597/hendraahsan-juara-jepang-terbuka |publisher=Tempo |date=22 September 2013 |access-date=14 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914141134/https://sport.tempo.co/read/515597/hendraahsan-juara-jepang-terbuka |archive-date=14 September 2022}} At the World Championships, they won the title without dropping a single game to their opponents on the way to the final. Their winning streak then stopped by youngster compatriot Ronald Alexander and Selvanus Geh in the quarter-finals of the Indonesia Grand Prix Gold.{{cite web |last1=Gesita |first1=Norma |last2=Rini |first2=Pipit Puspita |title=Terhenti di Perempat Final Indonesia GPG, Ahsan/Hendra Tetap Optimistis |url=https://tekno.kompas.com/read/2013/09/27/1859031/terhenti.di.perempat.final.indonesia.gpg.ahsanhendra.tetap.optimistis |publisher=Kompas |date=27 September 2013 |access-date=14 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914153901/https://tekno.kompas.com/read/2013/09/27/1859031/terhenti.di.perempat.final.indonesia.gpg.ahsanhendra.tetap.optimistis |archive-date=14 September 2022}} They then suffered back-to-back losses to Lee yong-dae with his new partner, Yoo Yeon-seong, in the final of the Denmark Open,{{cite web |last=Sukumar |first=Dev |title=Denmark Open 2013: Day 6 - China to the 'Four'! |url=http://www.bwfbadminton.org/news_item.aspx?id=78188 |publisher=Badminton World Federation |date=20 October 2013 |access-date=15 September 2022 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022090507/http://www.bwfbadminton.org/news_item.aspx?id=78188 |archive-date=22 October 2013}} first round of the China Open,{{cite web |title=[China Open Super Series Premier 2013] Masa Persiapan Kurang, Ahsan/Hendra Terhenti |url=https://pbdjarum.org/berita/turnamen-internasional/20131114-china-open-super-series-premier-2013-masa-persiapan-kurang-ahsanhendra-terhenti |publisher=PB Djarum |date=14 November 2013 |access-date=15 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220915004711/https://pbdjarum.org/berita/turnamen-internasional/20131114-china-open-super-series-premier-2013-masa-persiapan-kurang-ahsanhendra-terhenti |archive-date=15 September 2022}} and also in the semi-finals of the Hong Kong Open.{{cite web |last=Triyadi |first=Bogi |title=Lagi, Hendra/Ahsan Dikalahkan Pasangan Korea |url=https://www.liputan6.com/bola/read/754752/lagi-hendraahsan-dikalahkan-pasangan-korea |publisher=Badminton Association of Indonesia |via=Liputan 6 |date=23 November 2013 |access-date=15 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220915005402/https://www.liputan6.com/bola/read/754752/lagi-hendraahsan-dikalahkan-pasangan-korea |archive-date=15 September 2022}} The duo later won the season-ending tournament title, the BWF Superseries Finals, defeating Koreans Kim Gi-jung and Kim Sa-rang in straight sets.{{Cite web |last=Rin |first=Kira |title=Superseries Finals 2013 – 2 for Pedersen, 4 for Lee and Pedersen |url=https://www.badzine.net/2013/12/superseries-finals-2-for-pedersen-4-for-lee-and-pedersen/ |date=15 December 2013 |access-date=15 July 2022 |publisher=Badzine}} For their achievements in 2013, Setiawan and Ahsan took the number one position in the BWF world ranking in November 2013.

In March 2014, Ahsan and Setiawan won the All England Open after beating the Japanese pairing of Hiroyuki Endo and Kenichi Hayakawa in the final. This is the first All England title for both players.{{Cite web |last=Burke |first=Michael |title=All England 2014 Finals – Good day to be a World Champion |url=https://www.badzine.net/2014/03/all-england-finals-good-day-to-be-a-world-champion/ |date=9 March 2014 |access-date=15 July 2022 |publisher=Badzine |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910023029/https://www.badzine.net/2014/03/all-england-finals-good-day-to-be-a-world-champion/ |archive-date=10 September 2017}} They were included in the Indonesian squad at the 2014 Thomas Cup in New Delhi. At that tournament, Ahsan and Setiawan won their first match against Lee Yong-dae and Yoo Yeon-seong, and led Indonesia won 3–2 in the quarter-finals tie against South Korea.{{cite web |last=Sasongko |first=Tjahjo |title=Perang Indonesia-Malaysia di Semifinal Piala Thomas |url=https://olahraga.kompas.com/read/2014/05/23/0047465/Perang.Indonesia-Malaysia.di.Semifinal.Piala.Thomas |publisher=Kompas |date=23 May 2014 |access-date=15 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140525153754/https://olahraga.kompas.com/read/2014/05/23/0047465/Perang.Indonesia-Malaysia.di.Semifinal.Piala.Thomas |archive-date=25 May 2014}} Indonesia was then defeated by Malaysia in the semi-finals.{{cite web |title=Malaysia beat Indonesia, make it to Thomas Cup final |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2014/05/23/malaysia-lead-indonesia-2-0-in-thomas-cup-semis/ |work=The Star |date=23 May 2014 |access-date=15 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529053528/https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2014/05/23/malaysia-lead-indonesia-2-0-in-thomas-cup-semis/ |archive-date=29 May 2014}} Ahsan and Setiawan again lost to Lee and Yoo in the finals of the Japan and Indonesia Opens.{{cite web |last=Regala |first=Emzi |title=Japan Open 2014 Finals – Lee Yong Dae returns to capture 1st Japan Open gold |url=https://www.badzine.net/2014/06/japan-open-finals-lee-yong-dae-returns-to-capture-1st-japan-open-gold/ |date=15 June 2014 |access-date=15 July 2022 |publisher=Badzine |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928030643/https://www.badzine.net/2014/06/japan-open-finals-lee-yong-dae-returns-to-capture-1st-japan-open-gold/ |archive-date=28 September 2017}}{{cite web |title=Pedersen Wins, Ahsan/Setiawan & Intanon Runners-up at Indonesia Open |url=https://www.yonex.com/us/news/pedersen-wins-ahsan-setiawan-intanon-runners-up-at-indonesia-open/ |publisher=Yonex |date=26 June 2014 |access-date=15 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220915084602/https://www.yonex.com/us/news/pedersen-wins-ahsan-setiawan-intanon-runners-up-at-indonesia-open/ |archive-date=15 September 2022}} They then recorded their second win over the Korean pair Lee and Yoo in the men's doubles final of the 2014 Asian Games, claiming Ahsan's first ever Asian Games gold.{{cite web |last=Hafi |first=Tarek |title=Asian Games MD Final – Ahsan and Setiawan make it two for Indonesia |url=https://www.badzine.net/2014/09/asian-games-md-final-ahsan-and-setiawan-make-it-two-for-indonesia/ |date=28 September 2014 |access-date=15 July 2022 |publisher=Badzine |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701211910/https://www.badzine.net/2014/09/asian-games-md-final-ahsan-and-setiawan-make-it-two-for-indonesia/ |archive-date=1 July 2017}} In November, Ahsan and Setiawan won the Hong Kong Open.{{cite web |title=Ahsan/Hendra wins hard-fought HK Open |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/11/24/ahsanhendra-wins-hard-fought-hk-open.html |publisher=The Jakarta Post |date=24 November 2014 |access-date=15 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150115191833/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/11/24/ahsanhendra-wins-hard-fought-hk-open.html |archive-date=15 January 2015}} They later played at the invitational tournament, "Glory to the King", and won the men's doubles title after beating host pair Bodin Isara and Pakkawat Vilailak in the final.{{cite web |last=Jew |first=Gerald |title=Glory to the King |url=https://www.badzine.net/2014/12/glory-to-the-king/ |date=5 December 2014 |access-date=15 July 2022 |publisher=Badzine |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170624130751/https://www.badzine.net/2014/12/glory-to-the-king/ |archive-date=24 June 2017}}

Ahsan and Setiawan captured three titles in 2015, the Malaysia Open, BWF World Championships, and at the Dubai World Superseries Finals. Their victory begins with defeating Lee Yong-dae and Yoo Yeon-seong in the final of the Malaysia Open in April.{{Cite web |last=Ooi |first=Ee-Lyn |title=Malaysia Open 2015 Finals – Luo twins help China see triple |url=https://www.badzine.net/2015/04/malaysia-open-finals-luo-twins-help-china-see-triple/ |publisher=Badzine |date=5 April 2015 |access-date=15 July 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170611200055/https://www.badzine.net/2015/04/malaysia-open-finals-luo-twins-help-china-see-triple/ |archive-date=11 June 2017}} At the Asian Championships, they reached the finals, losing out to top seed Lee and Yoo in a close rubber games.{{Cite web |last1=Santoso |first1=Imam |last2=Suryanto |title=Hendra/Ahsan raih peringkat dua Kejuaraan Asia 2015 |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/492970/hendra-ahsan-raih-peringkat-dua-kejuaraan-asia-2015 |publisher=Antara |date=26 April 2015 |access-date=16 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220916014916/https://www.antaranews.com/berita/492970/hendra-ahsan-raih-peringkat-dua-kejuaraan-asia-2015 |archive-date=16 September 2022}} At the Sudirman Cup, they were able to contribute points for the Indonesian team, by defeating the four-time World Champions Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng, but China took the next 3 matches, so that Indonesia cannot advance to the final.{{Cite web |last=Sukumar |first=Dev |title=China too strong for Indonesia – Vivo BWF Sudirman Cup semi-finals |url=https://bwfsudirmancup.bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2015/05/16/china-prove-too-strong-for-indonesia-vivo-bwf-sudirman-cup-semi-finals/ |publisher=Badminton World Federation |date=16 May 2015 |access-date=16 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708040434/https://bwfsudirmancup.bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2015/05/16/china-prove-too-strong-for-indonesia-vivo-bwf-sudirman-cup-semi-finals/ |archive-date=8 July 2020}} Ahsan and Setiawan also stopped in the semi-finals of the Indonesia and Chinese Taipei Opens. The duo then won their second World Championships title as a pair, after winning the 2015 BWF World Championships in their home country. They defeated Lee and Yoo in straight games in the semi-finals and the Chinese pair Liu Xiaolong and Qiu Zihan in the final.{{cite web |last=Hearn |first=Don |title=Worlds 2015 SF – One chance for Indonesia! |url=https://www.badzine.net/2015/08/worlds-sf-one-chance-for-indonesia/ |publisher=Badzine |date=15 August 2015 |access-date=16 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626182055/https://www.badzine.net/2015/08/worlds-sf-one-chance-for-indonesia/ |archive-date=26 June 2017}}{{cite web |last=Hearn |first=Don |title=Worlds 2015 Finals – Fairy-tale win for Ahsan/Setiawan |url=https://www.badzine.net/2015/08/worlds-finals-fairy-tale-win-for-ahsansetiawan/ |publisher=Badzine |date=16 August 2015 |access-date=15 July 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914023144/https://www.badzine.net/2015/08/worlds-finals-fairy-tale-win-for-ahsansetiawan/ |archive-date=14 September 2016}} After the World Championships, they were unable to give an accomplishment, with their best results being the semi-finalists in the French and Hong Kong Opens.{{cite web |title=(French Open 2015) Hendra/Ahsan terhenti di semifinal |url=https://pbsi.id/2015/10/24/french-open-2015-hendra-ahsan-terhenti-di-semifinal/ |publisher=Badminton Association of Indonesia |date=24 October 2015 |access-date=17 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220917004906/https://pbsi.id/2015/10/24/french-open-2015-hendra-ahsan-terhenti-di-semifinal/ |archive-date=17 September 2022}}{{cite web |last1=Santoso |first1=Imam |last2=Burhani |first2=Ruslan |title=Dua ganda andalan tumbang di Hong Kong |url=https://pon.antaranews.com/berita/530789/dua-ganda-andalan-tumbang-di-hong-kong |publisher=Antara |date=22 November 2015 |access-date=17 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220917005357/https://pon.antaranews.com/berita/530789/dua-ganda-andalan-tumbang-di-hong-kong |archive-date=17 September 2022}} Ahsan and Setiawan finally won their second season-ending title at the Dubai World Superseries Finals after defeating Chai Biao and Hong Wei in the finals.{{cite web |title=Hendra/Ahsan secure second BWF title in Dubai |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/12/14/hendraahsan-secure-second-bwf-title-dubai.html |publisher=The Jakarta Post |date=14 December 2015 |access-date=13 July 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151216085303/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/12/14/hendraahsan-secure-second-bwf-title-dubai.html |archive-date=16 December 2015}}

Ahsan began the 2016 season by winning the Thailand Masters with Setiawan.{{cite web |last=Rini |first=Citra Listya |title=Hendra/Ahsan Catatkan Gelar Perdana di 2016 |url=https://www.republika.co.id/berita/o2hmha299/hendraahsan-catatkan-gelar-perdana-di-2016 |publisher=Republika |date=13 February 2016 |access-date=15 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220915011016/https://www.republika.co.id/berita/o2hmha299/hendraahsan-catatkan-gelar-perdana-di-2016 |archive-date=15 September 2022}} He played at the Asia Team Championships, and helped Indonesia progress to the final round. Indonesia won the title after beating Japan in the final.{{cite web |title=[Kilas Balik Badminton Asia Team Championships 2016] Indonesia Cetak Gelar Juara |url=https://pbdjarum.org/berita/turnamen-internasional/20220208-kilas-balik-badminton-asia-team-championships-2016-indonesia-cetak-gelar-juara |publisher=PB Djarum |date=8 February 2022 |access-date=17 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220917015302/https://pbdjarum.org/berita/turnamen-internasional/20220208-kilas-balik-badminton-asia-team-championships-2016-indonesia-cetak-gelar-juara |archive-date=17 September 2022}} He also competed at the Thomas Cup, and the team finished runner-up to Denmark.{{cite web |last=Rayda |first=Nivell |title=Indonesia loses to Denmark in Thomas Cup final |url=https://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesia-loses-denmark-thomas-cup-final/ |publisher=Jakarta Globe |date=22 May 2016 |access-date=17 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220917022741/https://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesia-loses-denmark-thomas-cup-final/ |archive-date=17 September 2022}} Ahsan made his second appearance at the Olympic Games by competed in the 2016 Rio with partner Setiawan as the second seeds, but the duo were eliminated in the group stage.{{cite web |last=Ganesha |first=Amal |title=Indonesia's top doubles stopped in Rio Olympic group stage |url=https://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesias-top-doubles-stopped-rio-olympic-group-stage |publisher=Jakarta Globe |date=14 August 2016 |access-date=17 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220917034430/https://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesias-top-doubles-stopped-rio-olympic-group-stage |archive-date=17 September 2022}} The duo split after the 2016 Korea Open Super Series, ending their four years partnership. Ahsan was then partnered with Berry Angriawan. His partnership with Angriawan was short-lived and he was then paired with Rian Agung Saputro.{{cite web |last=Rini |first=Pipit Puspita |title=Berakhirnya Era Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan |url=https://olahraga.kompas.com/read/2016/12/19/21000001/berakhirnya.era.mohammad.ahsan.hendra.setiawan?page=all |publisher=Kompas |date=19 December 2016 |access-date=17 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105112501/https://olahraga.kompas.com/read/2016/12/19/21000001/berakhirnya.era.mohammad.ahsan.hendra.setiawan?page=all |archive-date=5 November 2019}}

Ahsan and Saputro's first international title was in 2017 China International.{{cite web|last1=Akhsan|first1=Oka|title=Ahsan / Rian Raih Gelar Pertama Setelah Juarai China IC 2017|url=http://www.bola.com/ragam/read/2827878/ahsan-rian-raih-gelar-pertama-setelah-juarai-china-ic-2017|publisher=Bola Sport |access-date=30 August 2017}} They later won silver at the 2017 BWF World Championships. In the Superseries event tournaments, Ahsan and Saputro have not been able to show consistency in their matches, and their best result during the season were being a semi-finalists in the China Open.{{cite web |last1=Prayoga |first1=Ricky |last2=Tarmizi |first2=Tasrief |title=Pelatih evaluasi ganda putra di China Terbuka |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/666091/pelatih-evaluasi-ganda-putra-di-china-terbuka |publisher=Antara |date=21 November 2017 |access-date=9 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905224837/https://www.antaranews.com/berita/666091/pelatih-evaluasi-ganda-putra-di-china-terbuka |archive-date=5 September 2020}} Ahsan and Setiawan paired back again in the end of 2017, to compete in the Indonesian National Championships. They emerged victorious at that competition after beating Frengky Wijaya Putra and Sabar Karyaman Gutama in the final.{{cite web |last=Ismawan |first=Meylan Fredy |title=Jadi Juara Kejurnas, Ahsan/Hendra Sampaikan Pesan untuk Para Juniornya |url=https://sport.detik.com/raket/d-3752573/jadi-juara-kejurnas-ahsanhendra-sampaikan-pesan-untuk-para-juniornya |publisher=Detik |date=3 December 2017 |access-date=9 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190509112357/https://sport.detik.com/raket/d-3752573/jadi-juara-kejurnas-ahsanhendra-sampaikan-pesan-untuk-para-juniornya |archive-date=9 May 2019}}

Opened the 2018 season by competing in the Indonesia Masters, Ahsan, who was paired with Angga Pratama, had to suffer a defeat in the first round by Mads Conrad-Petersen and Mads Pieler Kolding.{{cite web |last1=Adyatama |first1=Egi |last2=Saleh |first2=Nurdin |title=Ahsan/Angga Dihentikan Wakil Denmark di Indonesia Masters 2018 |url=https://sport.tempo.co/read/1053663/ahsanangga-dihentikan-wakil-denmark-di-indonesia-masters-2018 |publisher=Tempo |date=24 January 2018 |access-date=9 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009172602/https://sport.tempo.co/read/1053663/ahsanangga-dihentikan-wakil-denmark-di-indonesia-masters-2018 |archive-date=9 October 2022}} Ahsan and Pratama then managed to contribute point for Indonesia as the first men's doubles in the Asia Team Championships final, and the team thrashing China 3–1 to retain the title.{{cite web |title=Indonesia retains men's team title at Asian championships |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2018/02/11/indonesia-retains-mens-team-title-at-asian-championships.html |publisher=The Jakarta Post |date=11 February 2018 |access-date=19 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180512014905/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2018/02/11/indonesia-retains-mens-team-title-at-asian-championships.html |archive-date=12 May 2018}} After Setiawan returns to the national training center, Ahsan and Setiawan officially reunited to compete at the international level.{{cite web|title=3 Alasan Hendra/Ahsan Kembali Menjadi Pasangan Menakutkan Di Dunia|date=10 March 2018 |url=https://www.indosport.com/raket/20180310/3-alasan-hendra-ahsan-kembali-menjadi-pasangan-menakutkan |publisher=Indosport |access-date=23 July 2019}} Their nickname is "The Daddies" because both of them have started families and often show affection towards their children.{{cite web |last1=Diva |first1=Shella Aisiyah |last2=Simanjuntak |first2=Theresia Ruth |title=Dijuluki The Daddies, Ini Kata Ahsan/Hendra |url=https://www.indosport.com/raket/20200726/dijuluki-the-daddies-ini-kata-ahsan-hendra |publisher=Indosport |date=26 July 2020 |access-date=9 October 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129133043/https://www.indosport.com/raket/20200726/dijuluki-the-daddies-ini-kata-ahsan-hendra |archive-date=29 November 2020}} Their first title came from the Malaysia International Challenge, where they upsetting host pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the final.{{cite web |last=Liew |first=Vincent |title=Song Fie Cho/Tee Jing Yi, Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan win Malaysia International Challenge |url=https://www.badmintonplanet.com/badminton-news/12031-song-fie-cho-tee-jing-yi-mohammad-ahsan-hendra-setiawan-win-malaysia-international-challenge.html |publisher=Badminton Planet |date=22 April 2018 |access-date=19 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428083543/https://www.badmintonplanet.com/badminton-news/12031-song-fie-cho-tee-jing-yi-mohammad-ahsan-hendra-setiawan-win-malaysia-international-challenge.html |archive-date=28 April 2018}} At the 2018 Thomas Cup, Ahsan with Indonesia men's team failed to win the title after losing out to China 1–3 in the semi-finals.{{cite web |last=Ganesha |first=Amal |title=Indonesia Falls Short at 2018 Thomas and Uber Cups in Bangkok |url=https://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesia-falls-short-2018-thomas-uber-cups-bangkok |publisher=Jakarta Globe |date=26 May 2018 |access-date=19 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807094839/https://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesia-falls-short-2018-thomas-uber-cups-bangkok/ |archive-date=7 August 2020}} In July, the duo won their first World Tour title in the Singapore Open by beating Ou Xuanyi and Ren Xiangyu of China.{{cite web |last=Lim |first=Say Heng |title=Badminton: Liliyana's bid for 7th title foiled as Malaysians Goh and Lai win narrowly; Chinese players shut out |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/badminton-liliyanas-bid-for-7th-title-foiled-as-malaysians-goh-and-lai-win-narrowly-chinese |publisher=The Straits Times |date=22 July 2018 |access-date=19 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180723113912/https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/badminton-liliyanas-bid-for-7th-title-foiled-as-malaysians-goh-and-lai-win-narrowly-chinese |archive-date=23 July 2018}} In the rest of 2018 tournaments, Setiawan and Ahsan best results were being semi-finalists in the Denmark, Fuzhou China, and the Hong Kong Opens. The duo qualified to compete at the World Tour Finals, but at that tournament, they were eliminated in the group stage.{{cite web |last=Aditama |first=Oryza |title=Catatan Hendra/Ahsan Sepanjang 2018: Tak Masuk Skuat Asian Games |url=https://tirto.id/catatan-hendra-ahsan-sepanjang-2018-tak-masuk-skuat-asian-games-dcEV |publisher=Tirto |date=27 December 2018 |access-date=19 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919093319/https://tirto.id/catatan-hendra-ahsan-sepanjang-2018-tak-masuk-skuat-asian-games-dcEV |archive-date=19 September 2022}} He and his partner ended the 2018 season ranked as world number 9.{{cite web |last=Setiaji |first=Stefanus Arief |title=Menutup 2018, Ganda Putra Marcus Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Masih Peringkat ke-1 Dunia |url=https://sport.bisnis.com/read/20181231/59/874255/menutup-2018-ganda-putra-marcus-gideonkevin-sanjaya-masih-peringkat-ke-1-dunia |publisher=Bisnis |date=31 December 2018 |access-date=19 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919093239/https://sport.bisnis.com/read/20181231/59/874255/menutup-2018-ganda-putra-marcus-gideonkevin-sanjaya-masih-peringkat-ke-1-dunia |archive-date=19 September 2022}}

Ahsan and Setiawan were one of the most dominant pairs in the 2019 season, where they entered 11 finals and became the first men's doubles pair to win 3 major titles in a year.{{cite web |last=Rohman |first=Ainur |title=Kaleidoskop 2019: The Daddies Atlet Indonesia Terbaik Pilihan Jawa Pos |url=https://www.jawapos.com/sports/29/12/2019/kaleidoskop-2019-the-daddies-atlet-indonesia-terbaik-pilihan-jawa-pos/ |publisher=Jawa Pos |date=29 December 2019 |access-date=19 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191229143427/https://www.jawapos.com/sports/29/12/2019/kaleidoskop-2019-the-daddies-atlet-indonesia-terbaik-pilihan-jawa-pos/ |archive-date=29 December 2019}} Their achievements started at the Indonesia Masters, when the duo finished runner-up to their junior compatriot Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo.{{cite web |last=Saputra |first=Ramadani |title='Minions' defend Indonesia Masters title |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/01/28/minions-defend-indonesia-masters-title.html |publisher=The Jakarta Post |date=28 January 2019 |access-date=23 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207200200/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/01/28/minions-defend-indonesia-masters-title.html |archive-date=7 February 2019}} The first victory came from the All England Open, when they defeating Malaysia's Chia and Soh in the final. This was their second All England title as a pair.{{cite web |last=Sukumar |first=Dev |title=Vintage Warriors Reclaim Throne – All England: Finals |url=https://bwfworldtour.bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2019/03/10/vintage-warriors-reclaim-throne-all-england-finals/ |publisher=Badminton World Federation |date=10 March 2019 |access-date=19 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808054153/https://bwfworldtour.bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2019/03/10/vintage-warriors-reclaim-throne-all-england-finals/ |archive-date=8 August 2020}} They then lost in the finals of the Singapore Open to Takeshi Kamura and Keigo Sonoda of Japan.{{cite web |last=Chia |first=Nicole |title=Badminton: World No. 1s Kento Momota and Tai Tzu-ying triumph at Singapore Open |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/badminton-world-no-1-tai-tzu-ying-beats-japans-nozomi-okuhara-to-win-singapore-open-womens |publisher=The Straits Times |date=14 April 2019 |access-date=21 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121025816/https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/badminton-world-no-1-tai-tzu-ying-beats-japans-nozomi-okuhara-to-win-singapore-open-womens |archive-date=21 January 2021}} Ahsan and Setiawan captured their second World Tour title of the year in the New Zealand Open when they beating Japanese pairing of Hiroyuki Endo and Yuta Watanabe in a close rubber games.{{cite web |title=Indonesia brings two titles home from New Zealand |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/05/06/indonesia-brings-two-titles-home-new-zealand.html |publisher=The Jakarta Post |date=6 May 2019 |access-date=19 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220919140323/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/05/06/indonesia-brings-two-titles-home-new-zealand.html |archive-date=19 September 2022}} Ahsan also participated in his sixth Sudirman Cup, and took the bronze medal after Indonesia being defeated by Japan in the semi-finals.{{cite web |last=Saputra |first=Ramadani |title=RI walks into quarters despite losing to Denmark |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/05/23/ri-walks-quarters-despite-losing-denmark.html |publisher=The Jakarta Post |date=23 May 2019 |access-date=10 October 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010063330/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/05/23/ri-walks-quarters-despite-losing-denmark.html |archive-date=10 October 2022}}{{cite web |last=Wiratama |first=Doddy |title=Rekap Hasil Piala Sudirman 2019 - Indonesia Pulang dengan Medali Perunggu |url=https://www.bolasport.com/read/311738167/rekap-hasil-piala-sudirman-2019-indonesia-pulang-dengan-medali-perunggu?page=all |publisher=Bola |date=25 May 2019 |access-date=20 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920021132/https://www.bolasport.com/read/311738167/rekap-hasil-piala-sudirman-2019-indonesia-pulang-dengan-medali-perunggu?page=all |archive-date=20 September 2022}} In July, they reached two finals in the Indonesia and Japan Opens and come off second-best to Gideon and Sukamuljo in both tournaments.{{cite web |last=Baskoro |first=Yudha |title=Modern Badminton Powerhouse Japan Dominates Indonesia Open 2019 |url=https://jakartaglobe.id/vision/modern-badminton-powerhouse-japan-dominates-indonesia-open-2019/ |publisher=Jakarta Globe |date=22 July 2019 |access-date=21 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724023925/https://jakartaglobe.id/vision/modern-badminton-powerhouse-japan-dominates-indonesia-open-2019/ |archive-date=24 July 2019}}{{cite web |last=Komiya |first=Miyuki |title=Japan Open 2019 Finals – Momota defends but Japan denied 3 titles |url=https://www.badzine.net/2019/07/japan-open-finals-momota-defends-but-japan-denied-3-titles/ |publisher=Badzine |date=28 July 2019 |access-date=21 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190728215438/https://www.badzine.net/2019/07/japan-open-finals-momota-defends-but-japan-denied-3-titles/ |archive-date=28 July 2019}} In late August, Ahsan captured his third World Championships title. He and his partner, Setiawan, won the BWF World Championships, defeated the up-and-coming Japanese duo Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi in the final.{{cite news |title=Indonesia's Ahsan, Hendra nail BWF World Championships hat-trick |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/08/26/indonesias-ahsan-hendra-nail-bwf-world-championships-hat-trick.html |publisher=The Jakarta Post |date=26 August 2019 |access-date=27 August 2019}} These results also took them to move up to second place in the BWF rankings.{{cite web |last1=Wicaksono |first1=Aditya |last2=Assegaf |first2=Fardah |title=Ahsan/Hendra prepare for Olympiad 2020 |url=https://kalsel.antaranews.com/berita/116048/ahsan-hendra-prepare-for-olympiad-2020 |publisher=Antara |date=28 August 2019 |access-date=21 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921010919/https://kalsel.antaranews.com/berita/116048/ahsan-hendra-prepare-for-olympiad-2020 |archive-date=21 September 2022}} They were again confronted by the youngster Gideon and Sukamuljo in the final of the China and Denmark Opens.{{cite web |last=Green |first=Lloyd |title=Doubles Dilemma – China Open: Finals |url=https://bwfworldtour.bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2019/09/24/doubles-dilemma-china-open-finals |publisher=Badminton World Federation |date=24 September 2019 |access-date=21 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812004300/https://bwfworldtour.bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2019/09/24/doubles-dilemma-china-open-finals/ |archive-date=12 August 2020}}{{cite web |last=Rohman |first=Ainur |title=Selalu Kalah di Final, Ahsan: Marcus/Kevin Masih Yang Terbaik di Dunia |url=https://www.jawapos.com/sports/22/10/2019/selalu-kalah-di-final-ahsan-marcus-kevin-masih-yang-terbaik-di-dunia/ |publisher=Jawa Pos |date=22 October 2019 |access-date=21 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023151830/https://www.jawapos.com/sports/22/10/2019/selalu-kalah-di-final-ahsan-marcus-kevin-masih-yang-terbaik-di-dunia/ |archive-date=23 October 2019}} Ahsan and Setiawan have never won a match against Gideon and Sukamuljo in the last 5 meetings in 2019. They also suffered losses in the final round of the Hong Kong Open, this time by a Korean pair Choi Sol-gyu and Seo Seung-jae.{{cite web |last=Sukumar |first=Dev |title=Breakthrough Title for Choi/Seo – Hong Kong Open: Doubles Finals |url=https://bwfworldtour.bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2019/11/18/breakthrough-title-for-choi-seo-hong-kong-open-doubles-finals |publisher=Badminton World Federation |date=18 November 2019 |access-date=21 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203065236/https://bwfworldtour.bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2019/11/18/breakthrough-title-for-choi-seo-hong-kong-open-doubles-finals/ |archive-date=3 December 2019}} At the end of the year, Ahsan and Setiawan defeated Endo and Watanabe in straight games to win the BWF World Tour Finals.{{cite web |last=Sukumar |first=Dev |title=Another Classy Daddies Show – World Tour Finals: Day 5 |url=https://bwfworldtourfinals.bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2019/12/16/another-classy-daddies-show-world-tour-finals-day-5/ |publisher=Badminton World Federation |date=16 December 2019 |access-date=19 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200216023900/https://bwfworldtourfinals.bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2019/12/16/another-classy-daddies-show-world-tour-finals-day-5/ |archive-date=16 February 2020}}

Ahsan and his partner, Hendra Setiawan opened the 2020 season as the semi-finalists in the Malaysia Masters.{{cite web |last1=Achmad |first1=Nirmala Maulana |last2=Jaya |first2=Eris Eka |title=Malaysia Masters 2020, Ahsan/Hendra Akui Keunggulan Ganda Putra No 4 Dunia |url=https://bola.kompas.com/read/2020/01/11/19303978/malaysia-masters-2020-ahsan-hendra-akui-keunggulan-ganda-putra-no-4-dunia?page=all |publisher=Kompas |date=11 January 2020 |access-date=23 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200111183829/https://bola.kompas.com/read/2020/01/11/19303978/malaysia-masters-2020-ahsan-hendra-akui-keunggulan-ganda-putra-no-4-dunia?page=all |archive-date=11 January 2020}} They then reached the finals of the Indonesia Masters, but still unable to overcome the pressing game from Gideon and Sukamuljo, and accepted defeat in straight games.{{cite web |last=Indartiningrum |first=Naomi |title=Indonesia Masters Finals – Big joy for home crowd |url=https://www.badzine.net/2020/01/indonesia-masters-finals-big-joy-for-home-crowd/ |publisher=Badzine |date=20 January 2020 |access-date=23 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200120045919/https://www.badzine.net/2020/01/indonesia-masters-finals-big-joy-for-home-crowd/ |archive-date=20 January 2020}} At the All England Open, the duo were unable to defend the title after being stopped in the quarter-finals by Japanese pair Endo and Watanabe.{{cite web |last=Hafi |first=Tarek |title=All England QF – England's fairy-tale! |url=https://www.badzine.net/2020/03/all-england-qf-englands-fairy-tale/ |publisher=Badzine |date=14 March 2020 |access-date=23 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200330030036/https://www.badzine.net/2020/03/all-england-qf-englands-fairy-tale/ |archive-date=30 March 2020}} Ahsan also played at the decision match at the 2020 Asia Team Championships, where Ahsan who was paired with Fajar Alfian ended the match by defeating Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi in straight games, and led Indonesia won 3–1 in the finals tie against Malaysia.{{cite web |title=Indonesia's men's badminton team pulls off Asia Team Championships hat trick |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/02/17/indonesias-mens-badminton-team-pulls-off-asia-team-championships-hat-trick.html |publisher=The Jakarta Post |date=17 February 2020 |access-date=10 October 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219164425/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/02/17/indonesias-mens-badminton-team-pulls-off-asia-team-championships-hat-trick.html |archive-date=19 February 2020}}

In January 2021, Ahsan and Setiawan competed at the 2020 Asian Leg tournament held in Thailand. They first reached the quarter-finals in the Yonex Thailand Open,{{cite web |last=Sukumar |first=Dev |title=Yonex Thailand Open: Koreans Strike Big |url=https://bwfworldtour.bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2021/01/15/yonex-thailand-open-koreans-strike-big |publisher=Badminton World Federation |date=15 January 2021 |access-date=23 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115124640/https://bwfworldtour.bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2021/01/15/yonex-thailand-open-koreans-strike-big/ |archive-date=15 January 2021}} and then finished as semi-finalists in the Toyota Thailand Open.{{cite web |last=Sukumar |first=Dev |title=Toyota Thailand Open: Wang/Lee in Second Straight Final |url=https://bwfworldtour.bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2021/01/23/toyota-thailand-open-wang-lee-in-second-straight-final |publisher=Badminton World Federation |date=23 January 2021 |access-date=23 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123075928/https://bwfworldtour.bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2021/01/23/toyota-thailand-open-wang-lee-in-second-straight-final/ |archive-date=23 January 2021}} The duo qualified to play at the BWF World Tour Finals, and reached the final after being able to avenge the defeat to the Korean pair Choi Sol-gyu and Seo Seung-jae from the Yonex Thailand Open,{{cite web |last=Sukumar |first=Dev |title=World Tour Finals: 'Daddies' Solve Korean Puzzle |url=https://bwfworldtourfinals.bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2021/01/30/world-tour-finals-a-final-once-more |publisher=Badminton World Federation |date=30 January 2021 |access-date=23 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130085344/https://bwfworldtourfinals.bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2021/01/30/world-tour-finals-a-final-once-more/ |archive-date=30 January 2021}} but lost the finals to the Chinese Taipei pair Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin who previously beat them at the Toyota Thailand Open.{{cite web |last1=Venkat |first1=Rahul |last2=Goh |first2=ZK |title=As it happened - BWF World Tour Finals, Day 5: Tai, Antonsen win singles; South Korea, Chinese Taipei, Thailand win doubles |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/bwf-world-tour-finals-day-5-live-blog-finals-sunday-bangkok |publisher=International Olympic Committee |date=21 June 2021 |access-date=23 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614220220/https://olympics.com/en/news/bwf-world-tour-finals-day-5-live-blog-finals-sunday-bangkok |archive-date=14 June 2021}} In July 2021, Ahsan made his third appearance at the Summer Olympics, at Tokyo 2020. Competing with Setiawan as the 2nd seeds, he finished fourth after being defeated by Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the bronze medal match.{{cite web |title=Badminton - AHSAN Mohammad |url=https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/badminton/athlete-profile-n1364403-ahsan-mohammad.htm |work=Tokyo 2020 Olympics |publisher=Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games |access-date=10 August 2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210806160651/https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/badminton/athlete-profile-n1364403-ahsan-mohammad.htm |archive-date=6 August 2021}} In October, at Aarhus, Denmark, Ahsan was part of Indonesia winning team in the Thomas Cup, where the team beat China in the final 3–0, claiming Indonesia's first title in 19 years.{{cite web |last=Mustikasari |first=Delia |title=Thomas Cup 2020 - Daniel Ternyata Pilih Ahsan Jadi Tandemnya |url=https://www.bolasport.com/read/312940315/thomas-cup-2020-daniel-ternyata-pilih-ahsan-jadi-tandemnya |publisher=Badminton Association of Indonesia |via=Bola Sport |date=13 October 2021 |access-date=10 October 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010064842/https://www.bolasport.com/read/312940315/thomas-cup-2020-daniel-ternyata-pilih-ahsan-jadi-tandemnya |archive-date=10 October 2022}}{{cite web |last=Sukumar |first=Dev |title=Indonesia's 19-Year Wait for Thomas Cup Ends |url=https://bwfthomasubercups.bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2021/10/18/indonesias-19-year-wait-for-thomas-cup-ends |publisher=Badminton World Federation |date=18 October 2021 |access-date=27 July 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019101755/https://bwfthomasubercups.bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2021/10/18/indonesias-19-year-wait-for-thomas-cup-ends/ |archive-date=19 October 2021}} Their best results in the rest of 2021 season were reaching the quarter-finals in the French and Hylo Opens.{{cite web |title=MD - Day 4 : Mignons in, Daddies out |url=https://www.yonexifb.com/uk/news/2021-10-29/md-day-4-mignons-in-daddies-out |publisher=Yonex IFB |date=29 October 2021 |access-date=23 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923135930/https://www.yonexifb.com/uk/news/2021-10-29/md-day-4-mignons-in-daddies-out |archive-date=23 September 2022}}{{cite web |last=Sukumar |first=Dev |title=Young Indonesians Strike Big |url=https://bwfworldtourfinals.bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2021/11/06/young-indonesians-strike-big/ |publisher=Badminton World Federation |date=6 November 2021 |access-date=23 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923140804/https://bwfworldtourfinals.bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2021/11/06/young-indonesians-strike-big/ |archive-date=23 September 2022}}

Ahsan and Setiawan began the 2022 season as finalists in the India Open.{{cite web |title=India Open 2022: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty pair wins men's doubles title |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/india-open-2022-satwiksairaj-rankireddy-chirag-shetty-pair-wins-men-s-doubles-title-news-31728 |publisher=Outlook India |date=17 January 2022 |access-date=23 September 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125092322/https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/india-open-2022-satwiksairaj-rankireddy-chirag-shetty-pair-wins-men-s-doubles-title-news-31728 |archive-date=25 January 2022}} They then stormed into their third All England final. They lost to compatriots Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Bagas Maulana in the final.{{cite web |title=All England Open Badminton Championships 2022: Indonesia's Muhammad Shohibul Fikri / Bagas Maulana claim men's doubles title |url=https://olympics.com/en/news/indonesia-fikri-maulana-claim-2022-all-england-men-doubles-title |publisher=International Olympic Committee |date=20 March 2022 |access-date=13 July 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220325051858/https://olympics.com/en/news/indonesia-fikri-maulana-claim-2022-all-england-men-doubles-title |archive-date=25 March 2022}} At the Korea Open, they lost in the semi-finals to Seo Seung-jae who this time paired with Kang Min-hyuk.{{cite web |last=Saleh |first=Nurdin |title=Hasil Korea Open 2022: Hendra / Ahsan kalah, gagal susul Jojo ke final |url=https://sport.tempo.co/read/1580280/hasil-korea-open-2022-hendra-ahsan-kalah-gagal-susul-jojo-ke-final |publisher=Tempo |date=9 April 2022 |access-date=23 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220409075221/https://sport.tempo.co/read/1580280/hasil-korea-open-2022-hendra-ahsan-kalah-gagal-susul-jojo-ke-final |archive-date=9 April 2022}} They then reached their second final of the year in the Malaysia Masters, but have not been able to top the podium after being defeated by their compatriot Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto.{{cite web |title=We want the World – Fajar-Rian set sights on biggest prize |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2022/07/11/we-want-the-world---fajar-rian-set-sights-on-biggest-prize |work=The Star |date=11 July 2022 |access-date=23 September 2022 |language=id |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220711045319/https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2022/07/11/we-want-the-world---fajar-rian-set-sights-on-biggest-prize |archive-date=11 July 2022}} Later in August, Ahsan and Setiawan entered their fourth BWF World Championships final as a pair. They lost to Malaysia's Chia and Soh in straight games, 19–21, 14–21, after initially leading 19–16 in the first game, eventually losing in 40 minutes.{{Cite web |last=Kirubashini |first=R. |date=28 August 2022 |title=History is made, Aaron-Soh win first Malaysia's badminton world title |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2022/08/28/history-is-made-aaron-soh-win-first-malaysias-badminton-world-title |access-date=28 August 2022 |work=The Star}} The duo qualified to play at the BWF World Tour Finals, and reached the final but lost to the 4th seed Chinese pair Liu Yuchen and Ou Xuanyi.{{cite web |last1=Tri Atmoko |first1=Ervan Yudhi |title=Hasil Final BWF World Tour Finals 2022: Sempat Comeback di Gim 2, Ahsan/Hendra Harus Puas Runner-up |url=https://www.kompas.com/sports/read/2022/12/11/15203758/hasil-final-bwf-world-tour-finals-2022-sempat-comeback-di-gim-2-ahsan?page=all |publisher=Kompas |date=11 December 2022 |access-date=11 December 2022}}

Ahsan and his partner, Hendra Setiawan opened the 2023 season at the Malaysia Open, but defeated in the quarter-finals round to Korean pair Kang Min-hyuk and Seo Seung-jae.{{cite web |last=Salusi |first=Novitasari Dewi |title=Malaysia Open 2023: Ahsan/Hendra Tersingkir Usai Duel Tiga Gim |url=https://sport.detik.com/raket/d-6514352/malaysia-open-2023-ahsanhendra-tersingkir-usai-duel-tiga-gim |publisher=Detikcom |date=13 January 2023 |access-date=13 January 2023 |language=id}} In the next tournament, they lost the first round of India Open from unseeded Chinese pair Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang.{{cite web |last=Sadheli |first=Mochamad |title=India Open 2023: Start Ahsan/Hendra Terhalang Kekuatan dan Kecepatan |url=https://www.kompas.com/sports/read/2023/01/18/16100078/india-open-2023--start-ahsan-hendra-terhalang-kekuatan-dan-kecepatan |publisher=Kompas |date=18 January 2023 |access-date=18 January 2023 |language=id}} They competed in the home tournament, Indonesia Masters, but unfortunately lost in the second round from fellow Indonesian pair Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin.{{Cite web |title=Hasil Indonesia Masters: Leo/Daniel Menang Atas Ahsan/Hendra |url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/olahraga/20230126212123-170-905392/hasil-indonesia-masters-leo-daniel-menang-atas-ahsan-hendra |website=cnnindonesia.com |date=26 January 2023 |access-date=26 January 2023 |language=id}}

With the Indonesian federation skipping the German Open, Ahsan resumed competition at the All England in March. He and Setiawan lost their two consecutive All England final in an all-Indonesian final against 1st seed Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto.{{Cite web |last=Zilky |first=Ahmad |title=Hasil All England 2023: Kalahkan Ahsan/Hendra, Fajar/Rian Juara! |url=https://www.kompas.com/badminton/read/2023/03/19/21474468/hasil-all-england-2023-kalahkan-ahsan-hendra-fajar-rian-juara?page=all |website=Kompas |date=18 January 2023 |access-date=18 January 2023 |language=id}}

In late April, Ahsan competed at the Asian Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, but had to lose in the quarter-finals from 6th seed and eventual champion Indian pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.{{cite web |last=Zilky |first=Ahmad |editor=Firzie A. Idris |title=Hasil Badminton Asia Championships 2023: Ahsan/Hendra Tumbang, Ganda Putra Habis |url=https://www.kompas.com/badminton/read/2023/04/28/22363628/hasil-badminton-asia-championships-2023-ahsan-hendra-tumbang-ganda?page=all |publisher=Kompas |date=28 April 2023 |access-date=28 April 2023 |language=id}}

In May, Ahsan competed in the second Asian Tour at the Malaysia Masters. Unfortunately, he lost in the quarter-finals from eventual finalist Malaysian youngster Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun.{{cite web |last=Zilky |first=Ahmad |title=Hasil Malaysia Masters 2023: Ahsan/Hendra Kandas, Kans Duel Merah-Putih Pupus |url=https://www.kompas.com/badminton/read/2023/05/26/18125888/hasil-malaysia-masters-2023-ahsan-hendra-kandas-kans-duel-merah-putih?page=all |publisher=Kompas |date=26 May 2023 |access-date=28 May 2023 |language=id}}

In June, Ahsan competed at the Singapore Open, but lost in the second round from Korean pair Choi Sol-gyu and Kim Won-ho.{{Cite web |last=Zilky |first=Ahmad |title=Hasil Singapore Open 2023: Ahsan/Hendra Gugur, Ganda Putra Sisa Leo/Daniel |url=https://www.kompas.com/badminton/read/2023/06/08/20364428/hasil-singapore-open-2023-ahsan-hendra-gugur-ganda-putra-sisa-leo?page=all |website=Kompas |date=8 June 2023 |access-date=8 June 2023 |language=id}} In the next tour, they competed at the home tournament, Indonesia Open, but lost in the second round from their compatriot Indonesian pair Pramudya Kusumawardana and Yeremia Rambitan in rubber games.{{Cite web |last=Zilky |first=Ahmad |title=Hasil Indonesia Open 2023: Pram/Yere Menangi Laga Sengit Lawan Ahsan/Hendra |url=https://www.kompas.com/badminton/read/2023/06/15/22133738/hasil-indonesia-open-2023-pram-yere-menangi-laga-sengit-lawan-ahsan?page=all |website=Kompas |date=15 June 2023 |access-date=18 June 2023}}

In July, Ahsan competed at the Canada Open, but lost in the quarter-finals from 5th seed Chinese Taipei pair Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin.{{Cite web |last=Puspa |first=Farahdilla |title=Hasil Canada Open 2023, Ahsan/Hendra Takluk dari Juara Olimpiade |url=https://www.kompas.com/badminton/read/2023/07/08/06280208/hasil-canada-open-2023-ahsan-hendra-takluk-dari-juara-olimpiade?page=all |website=Kompas |date=8 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |language=id}} In the East Asian Tour, he competed at the Japan Open, but lost in the quarter-finals against 1st seed fellow Indonesian pair Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto for second times this year.{{Cite web |last=Wijaya |first=Frengky Tanto |title=Japan Open 2023: Kalah dari Fajar/Rian, The Daddies Alih Fokus ke Australian Open 2023 |url=https://www.kompas.com/badminton/read/2023/07/28/17400038/japan-open-2023--kalah-dari-fajar-rian-the-daddies-alih-fokus-ke |website=Kompas |date=28 July 2023 |access-date=28 July 2023 |language=id}}

In early August, Ahsan competed at the Australian Open, but had to lose in the second round from Taiwanese pair Lu Ching-yao and Yang Po-han in straight games.{{cite web |last=Tri Atmoko |first=Ervan Yudhi |title=Hasil Australian Open 2023: Kalah Straight Game, Langkah Ahsan/Hendra Terhenti |url=https://www.kompas.com/sports/read/2023/08/03/16212648/hasil-australian-open-2023-kalah-straight-game-langkah-ahsan-hendra?page=all |publisher=Kompas |date=3 August 2023 |access-date=3 August 2023 |language=id}} In late August, he competed at the World Championships, but lost in the quarter-finals round from 9th seed Korean pair Kang Min-hyuk and Seo Seung-jae in straight games.{{cite web |last=Y |first=Nestri |title=Hasil Kejuaraan Dunia 2023 - Ahsan/Hendra Tumbang, Pawang Ganda Putra Indonesia Belum Ada Obat |url=https://www.bolasport.com/read/313874767/hasil-kejuaraan-dunia-2023-ahsanhendra-tumbang-pawang-ganda-putra-indonesia-belum-ada-obat |publisher=BolaSport |date=26 August 2023 |access-date=26 August 2023 |language=id}}

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The BWF World Tour, which was announced on 19 March 2017 and implemented in 2018,{{cite web |last=Alleyne |first=Gayle |title=BWF Launches New Events Structure |url=http://bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2017/03/19/bwf-launches-new-event-structure/ |publisher=Badminton World Federation |date=19 March 2017 |access-date=29 November 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201164159/http://bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2017/03/19/bwf-launches-new-event-structure/ |archive-date=1 December 2017}} is a series of elite badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The BWF World Tour is divided into levels of World Tour Finals, Super 1000, Super 750, Super 500, Super 300, and the BWF Tour Super 100.{{cite web |last=Sukumar |first=Dev |title=Action-Packed Season Ahead! |url=http://bwfworldtour.com/news-single/2018/01/10/action-packed-season-ahead/ |publisher=Badminton World Federation |date=10 January 2018 |access-date=15 January 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113162925/http://bwfworldtour.com/news-single/2018/01/10/action-packed-season-ahead/ |archive-date=13 January 2018}}

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The BWF Superseries, which was launched on 14 December 2006 and implemented in 2007,{{cite web |title=BWF Launches Super Series |url=http://www.badminton.org.au/index.php?id=22&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=136&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=2&cHash=26fb36d8a5 |publisher=Badminton Australia |date=15 December 2006 |archive-url=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 |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 October 2007}} was a series of elite badminton tournaments, sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). BWF Superseries levels were Superseries and Superseries Premier. A season of Superseries consisted of twelve tournaments around the world that had been introduced since 2011.{{cite web |title=Yonex All England Elevated To BWF Premier Super Series Event |url=http://www.ibadmintonstore.com/iBADMINTONstore-News/Yonex-All-England-Elevated-To-BWF-Premier-Super-Se.aspx |publisher=IBadmintonstore |access-date=29 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002005757/http://www.ibadmintonstore.com/iBADMINTONstore-News/Yonex-All-England-Elevated-To-BWF-Premier-Super-Se.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 October 2013}} Successful players were invited to the Superseries Finals, which were held at the end of each year.

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The BWF Grand Prix had two levels, the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Gold. It was a series of badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and played between 2007 and 2017.

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Men's doubles results against Year-end Finals finalists, World Championships semi-finalists, and Olympic quarter-finalists paired with:{{cite web |title=Mohammad Ahsan's Profile – Head To Head |url=http://bwf.tournamentsoftware.com/profile/selectheadtohead.aspx?id=8EDADE5C-6AB4-4BFD-88E3-E27D9757754E |website=BWF-Tournament Software |access-date=23 September 2023}}

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