Chico today became the third Indonesian representative to take the next step
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – Indonesian in men’s singles, Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo has qualified for the round of 16 at the Indonesia Masters 2022. The red and white representative beat India’s Sameer Verma via straight play21-17, 21-15 at Istora, Senayan, Jakarta, Wednesday (8/6).
Chico has been trying to follow Sameer’s game since the start of the match. In the first interval of play, he trailed 9-11. After that, he got the maximum support from the public.
The shouting from the fans in the stands proved effective. Chico managed to tie it at 13-13. He made a hard smash taking advantage of the opponent’s return error.
Hunt after the visible points. The scoreboard displays the numbers 14-14, 15-15, through 16-16. Chico is more offensive and effective in placing the ball. The representative of the homeland finished this stage with the score of 21-17.
Going into the next game, Chico is more confident. Until the second interval of play, he led 11-8. The Jayapura-born badminton player pulled away at a 14-9 position. Both sides participated in net contests and long rallies.
A Sameer smash hit the right side of Chico’s pitch. The Indian representative is still 12-15 behind. In the stands, a strong voice of support for Chico was heard.
The 23-year-old figure didn’t want to spoil the occasion. At the same time, Sameer continues to make his own mistakes. Chico finally closed the second game with a 21-15 advantage.
He became the third Indonesian representative to take the next step today. Previously, two women’s doubles in the country also bagged tickets to the round of 16.
