Jakarta –
Greysia Polii/Apriyani Rahayu failed to make it to the semifinals Indonesia Masters 2021. They lost to Puttita Supajirakul/Sapsiree Taerattanachai in a three -game game.
Greysia Polii/Apriyani Rahayu vs Puttita Supajirakul/Sapsiree Taerattanachai played in the seventh match in the women’s doubles quarterfinals Indonesia Masters 2021 at the Bali International Convention Center, Nusa Dua, Friday (19/11). Both pairs, fighting for tickets to the semifinals Indonesia Masters 2021.
Greysia/Apriyani lost in three-gym games, 21-18, 13-21, and 19-21.
The course of the match
Greysia/Apriyani started the first game well. Having fallen behind, the pair winning the 2020 Tokyo Olympics then advanced 3-1.
Thai couple Puttita Supajirakul / Sapsiree Taerattanachai invite to play fast, but Greysia/Apriyani are able to balance and defend well. Puttita Supajirakul’s mistake put the ball in his own net, leaving them 2-5 behind.
A long rally ensued. Both have strong stamina at the beginning of the game.
Apriyani defended in front well to return the balls and put the Indonesian pair ahead 7-4. Furthermore, they closed the first interval with an 11-6 lead, when Puttita’s shot went wide.
After the interval, Greysia/Apriyani became more comfortable in controlling the game. They several times defended well from smash attacks.
Puttita / Sapsiree try to narrow the distance. Apriyani, who was repeatedly invited to play lob shots, ended up making her own mistakes and the score was 10-12.
Apriyani’s drop shot made it difficult for the opponent many times. From there he again widened the distance, 15-10.
Puttita/Sapsiree have not given up, they are reluctant to fall further behind. Apriyani failed to return the ball well, ended up out and made Puttita / Sapsiree close to 13-16.
Apriyani again contributed points from a drop shot. They kept their distance, 18-15.
The first gym became mine Greysia/Apriyani 21-18, Apriyani finished when Sapsiree failed to return her shot.
Puttita/Sapsiree try to take control in the second game. They got the first point, but Greysia/Apriyani immediately returned 3-1 to the advantage of the Indonesian pair.
The score is tight again. In fact, Puttita / Sapsiree were able to equalize 5-5, due to Apriyani’s blow stuck in the net itself.
The Thai pair took turns winning 8-5. It was after a long rally, until Greysia slipped and Apriyani failed to return the blow.
Puttita/Sapsiree then started to play comfortably and closed the second interval with an 11-8 advantage.
After the interval, Puttita/Sapsiree continued to appear confident. They took a 13-8 lead after Puttita carefully returned the ball.
Greysia/Apriyani try to get up. They are calmer to block the opponent’s attack and slowly get closer to 10-14.
Puttita/Sapsiree try to control the tempo. They didn’t want to rush, knowing that Apriyani had a hard hit. The Thai duo pulled away again, 17-11.
Puttita / Sapsiree able to lock game points, through Puttita’s 20-13 jump smash. Furthermore, they won 21-13 after Apriyani failed to return service.
The third game begins, Greysia/Apriyani steal points first. But then, the match went back to being tight and draining sweat.
Puttita/Sapsiree were then able to lead 6-1. Several times, Apriyani made mistakes in serving.
Puttita played quite brilliantly. Taking advantage of his tall body, he often goes forward and immediately grabs the ball.
A long rally immediately ensued, Greysia/Apriyani were forced to return the ball again. 9-2 To the advantage of the Thai pair.
Greysia/Apriyani try to play patiently and not be provoked. Slowly, they approached 6-9 through long play and Greysia’s drop shot.
Greysia/Apriyani comeback! They equalized 9-9 after Apriyani mercilessly released a hard smash.
The first interval was finally owned by Puttita / Sapsiree with an 11-9 advantage.
After the interval, Puttita/Sapsiree were able to keep their distance. They forced Greysia/Apriyani to make a mistake and lead 14-9.
Greysia/Apriyani back up. Both were close to 13-14, after Apriyani’s cross came in and Sapsiree was too eager in front of his own net which resulted in failing to return the ball.
The match continues to be exciting! Puttita / Sapsiree try to master the game and make Greysia/Apriyani continue to survive. They kept the lead 17-14.
18-18 draw! Puttita’s blow widened.
Match point for Puttita/Sapsiree 20-18. Apriyani failed to contain the attack, his blow out.
Puttita/Sapsiree finally won with a score of 21-19 after Puttita contributed points with his smash!
(aff/rin)
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