CNN Indonesia
Saturday, 25 Mar 2023 21:12 WIB
Apri/Fadia decided to withdraw in the middle of the match against Yuki Fukushima/Sayaka Hirota. (PBS Archive)
Jakarta, CNNIndonesia —
Apriyani Rahayu / Siti Fadia Silva withdrew in the middle of the match against Yuki Fukushima / Sayaka Hirota in the position 17-21, 10-16 in the semifinals Swiss Open.
Apri/Fadia faced Fukushima/Hirota’s solid defense from the start of the first game. After winning the first point, Apri/Fadia even lost six points.
The strength of Fukushima/Hirota’s defense allowed them to lead seven points at 9-2.
During this moment, Apri/Fadia continued to work hard to penetrate the Fukushima/Hirota defense. Two points were obtained by Apri/Fadia through wavy attacks. The difference was reduced to 4-9.
The first game interval was closed by Fukushima/Hirota with a score of 11-6.
After the interval, Apri/Fadia tried hard to catch up. The mistakes made by Fukushima/Hirota made it 8-11.
Apri/Fadia’s persistence plus a number of Fukushima/Hirota mistakes made the point difference only one point at 11-12. Apriyani’s hard smash finally made the position even at 12-12.
After that moment, Apriyani/Fadia were able to hold the lead at 13-12. Apri/Fadia even managed to lead by three points at 17-14.
Unfortunately, Apri/Fadia’s position of having the upper hand did not last long. The Japanese doubles won three consecutive points and leveled the score at 17-17.
A shot from Fadia that hit the net made Fukushima/Hirota turn around to lead 18-17. Fukushima/Hirota’s series of points has not stopped in the next game.
In a long rally that lasted 92 shots, Fukushima/Hirota took the points and went 19-17.
Fukushima/Hirota then won a game point at 20-17 and immediately closed the first game with a 21-17 victory. A total of seven consecutive points were obtained by Fukushima/Hirota in the first game.
Entering the second game, Fukushima/Hirota’s series of consecutive points has not stopped. They were able to lead 4-0.
After that Apri/Fadia was able to get up and try to catch up. But Apri/Fadia are still two points behind, 9-11 in the interval.
Solid defense and counter attacks from Fukushima/Hirota still made things difficult for Apri/Fadia after the interval. Fukushima/Hirota even widened the point difference to six points at 16-10.
At 16-10 for Fukushima/Hirota, Apri/Fadia decided to withdraw. Apri seemed to feel injured so he made this decision.
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