KBB NEWS – The Indonesian representatives did not face significant difficulties in the Round of 16 at the Malaysia Open 2022. Fighting at Axiata Arena on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, almost all of the Indonesian representatives won.
A total of eight Indonesian representatives have confirmed to qualify for the round of 16. Star players such as Anthony Ginting, Jonatan Christie and Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto were among the representatives who managed to win.
From the women’s doubles number, a surprise hit was presented by Gregoria Mariska Tunjung. The Indonesian athlete managed to overthrow the Japanese representative who is also the first seed of this tournament, Akane Yamaguchi, in two consecutive matches, 21-14, 21-14.
Gregoria’s shrewd feat was followed by Apriyani Rahayu/Siti Fadia Silva. Apri/Fadia, who performed well at Indonesia Masters and Open 2022, managed to beat Germany’s representatives, Stine Kuespert/Emma Moszczynski in two straight matches, 22-20, 21-19.
Not wanting to lose, Febriana Kusuma/Amalia Cahya also won. They overthrew United States representatives, Francesca Corbett/Allison Lee in three games, 18-21, 21-16, 21-11.
From the number of mixed doubles, the Indonesian representatives also performed well. Rehan Naufal/Lisa Ayu managed to end the resistance of Hong Kong representatives, Chang Tak Ching/Ng Wing Yung in three games, 23-21, 8-21, 21-18.
Rinov Rinaldy/Pitha Haningtyas also recorded great achievements. Rinov/Pitha managed to beat the host’s representative, Chan Peng Soon/Cheah Yee See in three games, 9-21, 21-12, 22-20.
The defeat of the representatives of Indonesia was suffered only by Tommy Sugiarto, Putri Kusuma Wardani and Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo. Tommy fell to Kenta Nishimoto, Putri lost to Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt, while Chico fell to Sitthikom Thamsin.a Firza
The three Indonesian seeds, Anthony Ginting, Jonatan Christie and Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto, also had no trouble in the Round of 16 at the Malaysia Open 2022.
Ginting toppled India’s representative Sai Praneeth in three games, 21-15, 19-21, 21-9.
Jonathan Christie also noted the same. Jojo, the nickname of Jonathan, won three matches against India’s representative, Sameer Verma, 21-14, 13-21, 21-7.
Fajar/Rian also performed brilliantly in this round of 16. Facing the host’s representative, Goh V Shem/Low Juan Shen, they won two games, 21-18, 21-9.
– Ladies’ singles: Gregoria Tunjung
– Men’s singles: Anthony Ginting, Jonathan Christie
– Men’s doubles: Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto
– Women’s Doubles: Apriyani Rahayu/Siti Fadia Silva, Febriana Kusuma/Amalia Cahya
– Mixed Doubles: Rinov Rinaldy/Pitha Haningtyas, Rehan Naufal/Lisa Ayu.***
