Rinov Rivaldy/Pitha Haningtyas Mentari qualified for the semifinals BWF World Tour 2022 Finals. They had a dramatic victory over Thom Gicquel/Delphine Delrue 14-21, 21-17, 24-22
Rinov Rivaldy/Pitha Haningtyas Mentari met Thom Gicquel/Delphine Delrue in their Group B mixed doubles match of the 2022 BWF World Tour Finals. The match took place at Nimibutr Arena, Bangkok on Friday (9/12/2022).
Rinov/Pitha started the fight well. However, Gicquel/Delrue can answer.
The French pair reverse the situation 5-3. Gicquel/Delrue continued to look consistent even as Rinov Pitha tried to get close.
They lead 8-6. Gicquel/Delrue took the lead at halftime 11-7.
After the break Gicquel/Delrue lead 16-10. They managed to close out the first gymnasium with a 21-14 victory.
Rinov/Pitha who cannot lose the second game can lead 6-4. They managed to keep the distance until 8-6.
However, Rinov/Pitha made a mistake and Gicquel/Delrue tied numbers 8-8. The duel is therefore close.
The hunt for numbers follows. Rinov/Pitha were able to narrowly lead 11-9 at halftime.
After the break, Gicquel/Delrue were immediately aggressive. Numbers 11-11 can too.
Gicquel/Delrue even manage to regain the advantage with the return of Rinov on 13-12. The duel was fierce.
Gicquel/Delrue continue to hold their lead. Even if Rinov/Pitha approaches.
Rinov/Pitha have the momentum to regain the lead as Delrue’s shot widens in front of the net. They lead 17-16.
This momentum was used by Rinov/Pitha. They continued to press until they managed to win game two 21-17. The duel must be decided in the third game.
Tight game at the start of the decisive game. The score was tied at 3-3 and continued to be fierce until 7-7.
Gicquel/Delreu then won 11-9 at halftime. Rinov/Pitha managed to level numbers 13-13.
But after that, they couldn’t stem Gicquel/Delrue’s subsequent successes. They lead 17-14.
In this regard, Pitha has a back problem and needs treatment. Pitha can still continue the fight.
In difficult situations Rinov/Pitha can provide resistance at crucial points. They could have forced a 20-20 deuce.
The score was tied at 22-22. Rinov/Pitha sensationally won 24-22.
This result led Rinov/Pitha to qualify for the semifinals. They finished second in Group B alongside Chinese duo Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong.
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