Overthrow The Seed In The Round Of 32 At The Indonesia Open, Adnan/Mychelle: Learning From The Previous Meeting, Opponents Played A Little Slow

JAKARTA - A sweet surprise was inked by the Indonesian mixed doubles pair, Adnan Maulana/Mychelle Crhystine Bandaso in the last 32 of the Indonesia Open 2021. Opening the tournament, Adnan/Mychelle succeeded in overthrowing the world's seventh-seeded pair from France.

Adnan Maulana/Mychelle Crhystine Bandaso managed to get rid of the seventh seed from France, Thom Gicquel/Delphine Delroe on the first day of the Indonesia Open 2021. This victory was a sweet reply from Adnan/Mychelle who had been defeated by Gucquel/Delroe at the All England Open 2020.

After the match, Adnan / Mychelle revealed the secret of their victory over the French representative. According to Adnan, reading the opponent's movements from the previous tournament is the main key for them to win.

"We learned from previous tournaments. Opponents played rather slowly and the top ball could be anticipated", said Adnan, quoted from Badminton Indonesia, Tuesday, November 23.

In the meeting at the Bali International Convention Center, Nusa Dua, Adnan/Mychelle managed to close the two games with a win. They overthrew Gucquel/Delroe with a twin score of 21-17, 21-17.

Regarding this victory, Adnan said that his performance with Mychelle was better and more solid. Moreover, they had met the opponent and read their weaknesses.

"Just play for sure, yesterday's defeat gave motivation for today", said Adnan.

Meanwhile, Mychelle revealed that today's victory was also achieved because she and Adnan played more patiently.

"Today played more patient and different than last week. Last week there was pressure", said Mychelle.

After defeating the seventh seed, Adnan/Mychelle immediately advanced to the last 16 of the Indonesia Open 2021. In the advanced round, they will face representatives of Malaysia, Tan Kian Meng/Lai Pei Jing.