Indonesian Representatives Fall, Ahsan/Hendra Failed to the Semifinals

PARIS – Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan stopped in the quarter-finals of the France Open 2021 after being defeated by Ko Sung Hyun / Shin Baek Cheol through a fierce rubber game 21-16, 19-21, 13-21 at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Friday (29/10/2021) night WIB. Thus, in this tournament, only Marcus Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya and Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto remain in the Indonesian men’s doubles tournament.

Fierce competition was immediately presented when the match started. Both pairs continued to try to launch attacks and although Ko/Shin was able to show a better start than Ahsan/Hendra.

Even so, The Daddies keep trying to get out of the pressure and try to make a breakthrough by releasing deadly punches. As a result, Ahsan / Hendra were able to overtake and lead the match in the first game interval with a score of 11-9.

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However, the South Korean pair again appeared aggressive, making it a little difficult for Ahsan / Hendra to build an attack. Action overtaking the score also occurred throughout the match, but Ahsan / Hendra were able to secure the first game with a score of 21-16.

In the second game, Ko/Shin tried to dominate the game by showing fast play. Even so, Ahsan / Hendra were able to get out of the pressure and turned ahead in the second game interval with a score of 11-8.

After being left behind again, the South Korean pair also tried to change the style of play which made Ahsan / Hendra a little difficult. The pair ranked second in the world were also able to play more patiently and not be carried away by the opponent’s game.

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Both pairs continued to trade attacks, but Ko/Shin were able to perform better and win the second game with a score of 19-21. The winner will also be determined through a rubber game.

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