ODENSE – Indonesia’s flagship men’s singles, Jonatan Christie managed to secure the top 16 position after defeating the representative of India, Prannoy HS in the first round Denmark Open 2021. Jonathan had time to get a fight, but he was able to perform well to close the match with two straight games with a score of 21-18 and 21-19.
Competing at Odense Sports Park, Odense, Denmark, Wednesday (20/10/2021) night WIB, Jojo was left behind in the early stages of the match and conceded points in a row by Prannoy. However, he tried to catch up to take the lead in the first interval.
Slowly but surely, the Jakarta-born badminton player finally managed to lead 11-9 in the first interval. Jojo took the lead after the return shuttlecock from Prannoy was hit by the net. After the interval, the Indian representative actually managed to shoot an attack that made a point chase happen.
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Playing continued to press, Prannoy also had a 16-15 lead. However, Jojo managed to rise and prove his quality as the world’s number seven men’s singles. The attacks that were launched by the Indian representative were successfully repelled by him.
Jojo’s cross smash ended his victory in the first game. He won 21-18 in 21 minutes.
Entering the second game, not much different from the first game. Because, Jojo had experienced pressure from Prannoy. Both of them present an exciting spectacle because they are buying and selling each other’s attacks.
