Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan runner up India Open 2022 after losing 16-21, 24-26 to Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty at KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Sunday (16/1).
Rankireddy/Shetty led from the start of the game with a score of 2-0, then 4-2. Ahsan / Hendra, who tried to catch up, could equalize the score to 4-4.
However, the hosts were again leading 5-4. The Daddies can excel at 6-5 and 7-6. It’s just that Rankireddy/Shetty and still playing solidly and again winning 8-7.
After this advantage, Rankireddy/Shetty had not been reached by Ahsan/Hendra until the Indian pair took a 11-9 lead in the first game interval.
Ahsan / Hendra fought back after the interval by changing the score to 13-13. However, Rankireddy/Shetty’s five consecutive points made them race with an 18-13 advantage.
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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty dominated over Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan. (REUTERS/LEONHARD FOEGER)- – |
The number one seed from Indonesia won three consecutive points, which shortened the gap. However, Rankireddy/Shetty’s efforts were immediately rewarded by Ahsan/Hendra with three other points to win the first game 21-16.
In the second game, the competition between the two pairs was tighter. Ahsan Hendra and Rankireddy/Shetty won each other’s points.
After a 6-6 draw, Ahsan/Hendra could lead 9-6 over Rankireddy/Shetty after winning three consecutive points.
In the second game interval, Rankireddy/Shetty won 11-10 over Ahsan/Hendra. Rankireddy/Shetty remained ahead of Ahsan/Hendra after the interval.
Towards the end of the second game, the game was exciting again. The points for both partners were tight. When Ahsan/Hendra were one point ahead, Rankireddy/Shetty could equalize the score.
The points rally occurred since Ahsan / Hendra were leading 20-19 to 24-23. After that, Rankireddy/Shetty won three consecutive points and closed the match with a 26-24 victory as well as the 2022 India Open champions.
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