Praveen/Melati has become the fourth Indonesian representative to take the next step
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – Indonesian Mixed Doubles, Praveen Jordan/Melati Daeva Oktavianti have advanced to the last 16 of the Indonesia Masters 2022 tournament. The red and white prop defeated India’s representatives in the rubber match, 21-14, 16-21, 21-12, at Istora, Senayan, Jakarta, Wednesday (8/6).
Praveen/Melati seemed pressing from the start of the match. Through combined play, the Indonesian pair led 8-3. They were leading 11-7 at intermission in the first game.
After that, Praveen/Melati started making their own mistakes. The first name to return responsibility for the ball. Then Melati failed during the service.
As a result, the Indian pair tie 13-13. Slowly but surely, Pre/Mel is back on track. The fourth seed closed the opener with a 21-14 advantage.
Going into the second game, the representatives of Indonesia hesitated a bit. Praveen admits that they both have to learn various things. Not only the opponent’s game but also the situation in the arena.
“I’m still fumbling a bit on wind conditions, lights, etc.,” the athlete, who goes by the colloquial name Ucok, said at a press conference.
The home pair have fallen behind at this point. The duel continues in the deciding game. Praveen/Melati looked more alert in Game 3.
They do not make the opponent grow. Both also received maximum support from the ensemble of Istora. Especially after in another match, Gregoria Mariska Tunjung finished playing.
Automatic, support focused on Praveen/Jasmine. The 2020 All England champion hasn’t wasted that momentum. They kept pressing until they won 21-12.
“In the third game we were better. Tomorrow we have to be better prepared,” Melati said.
Praveen/Melati today became the fourth Indonesian representatives to take the next step. Next, the two red and white champions of the men’s singles sector, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting and Jonatan Christie, will face off.
