11 June,2013 01:02 AM IST | | AFP
The 31-year-old will receive a rapturous and emotional send-off at the Indonesia Open in Jakarta, a tournament he has won six times with his distinctive, languid style which makes the fast-paced sport seem effortless.
However, Hidayat's chances of bowing out with a seventh win are low, with no major titles to his name in recent years.