Malaysia Open 2024: Rehan/Lisa Tumbang Against The First Seed

JAKARTA - Mixed doubles pair Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto/Lisa Ayu Kusumawati ran aground in the second round of the Malaysia Open 2024.

They had to lift the suitcase from the Super 1000 level event after losing two straight games 18-21 and 17-21 at Axian Arena, Thursday, January 11, 2024.

Lisa said that she was satisfied with their performance despite losing. He could put up a fight to the first seed from China.

"It is very unfortunate that we have not been able to take advantage of the opportunity. In the first game we tried to catch up. In the second game we also had the lead, but were not calm in the final points," he said.

In the first game, Rehan/Lisa fell behind for most of the match. They then got up and had equalized the scores 17-17 and 18-18, but after that the opponent scored three consecutive points.

In the second game, Rehan/Lisa put up a more tough fight by chasing each other's numbers. Unfortunately, after reaching 15-15, the Indonesian representatives were no longer able to equalize the score.

"We are even less sure and determined at the final points, both in the first and second games. While they are more reckless. That's a lesson for us. We have to be more patient and be able to hold back the focus at the end of the match," said Rehan.

The mixed doubles number still leaves Dejan Ferdiansyah/Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja which can be Indonesia's hope.

In addition, Indonesia still has four representatives who have not fought in the second round of the Malaysia Open 2024.