Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Anthony Sinisuka Ginting failed to reach the last 16 of the Japan Kumamoto Masters 2023 after losing to Weng Hong Yang at the Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium, Wednesday (15/11).
Ginting 16-21, 21-18, 17-21 in 79 minutes. Ginting can dictate the game. However, Ginting finished with a smash shot that left the field after first hitting the lip of the net. Weng leads 10-5.
A long rally ensued. Weng gives the ball responsibility. However, instead of smashing, Ginting made a drop shot to reduce the deficit to 7-11.
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Ginting’s failed net play gave Weng an advantage, who led 11-7 in the first game interval.
After the interval, Weng’s dominance became more obvious. Weng plays every Ginting game, including the short balls which are Indonesia’s mainstay.
Weng’s alacrity frustrated Ginting until he finally lifted the ball in front of the net which was cleared by the Chinese men’s singles. Weng pulled away with 15-8.
Ginting continued to chase by winning four consecutive points to get closer to 12-16. But Weng responded well by increasing the lead to 19-12.
Weng led 21-16 in the first game after Ginting ‘lost’ in the net game.
Ginting took a 2-0 lead at the start of the second game. At this moment, Ginting immediately implemented an aggressive attacking game. However, Ginting’s smash went too wide, giving Weng a 5-3 lead.
Through attacking play, Ginting took an 11-10 lead in the second game interval.
Two consecutive mistakes were made by Ginting after the interval. That mistake also made Weng equalize at 15-15. Weng’s mistake in using the ball in front of the net gave Ginting a 21-18 lead in the second game.
In the third game Weng came back with a 3-0 lead. Ginting equalized the score at 4-4.
The fierce duel continues. Weng leads 7-5. Ginting’s shot failed to cross the net, giving Weng an 11-7 lead in the third game interval.
Weng continued to add points after the interval, while Ginting’s addition of numbers was slow. Ginting’s ball was hit by Weng to lead 15-9.
Ginting managed to catch up with 17-19 after winning four consecutive points. However, Weng’s sharp smash gave him a 21-17 lead over Ginting.
Ginting failed to reach the last 16 of the Japan Kumamotor Masters 2023 after losing to Weng.
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2023-11-15 09:53:01
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