Malaysia Masters 2023: Rinov/Pitha Kandas, Gregoria And Christian Adinata Advance To Semifinals

The couple Rinov Rivaldi/Pitha Haningtyas Mentari. (Photo: Twitter/@INABadminton)

Indonesian mixed doubles Asa Rinov Rivaldy/Pitha Haningtyas to secure a place in the semifinals of the Malaysia Masters 2023 ran aground. This happened after efforts in the quarter-finals were blocked by the opponent's victory.

In the race for tickets to the semifinals at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur on Friday, May 26, Rinov/Pitha faced South Korean representatives Seo Seung Jae/Chae Yu Jung.

This meeting was predicted to be fierce from the start. The reason is that the opposite of Rinov/Pitha is the third seed mixed doubles. The match was tough, but in the end the efforts of 37 minutes the Indonesian representatives ran aground with a final score of 15-21 and 20-22.

Even though Rinov/Pitha failed to seal the place in the semifinals, Indonesia could continue to hope from the appearance of the single sector. Before Rinov/Pitha appeared, Gregoria Mariska Tunjung and Christian Adinata first competed.

The women and men's arrears managed to secure a place in the semifinals after winning over their respective opponents. Gregoria won against the second seed from China, Wang Zhi Yi with a score of 21-11 and 21-14.

The success of overthrowing Zhi Yi in the quarter-finals brought Gregoria to face the winner of the duel between Pusarla Sindhu vs Zhang Yi Man in the semifinals later.

Meanwhile, Christian Adinata, who became the opening representative for Indonesia at the 2023 Malaysia Masters, also reaped sweet results. Adinata won over representatives of India, Srikanth Kidambi in three games ending 16-21, 21-16 and 21-11.

Later Christian Adinata will face the winner of the Kenta Nishimoto vs Prannoy Haseena Kumar duel in the semifinals. The meeting will determine the place to the final round on Sunday, May 28.