Thailand Open 2024 Results: Rinov/Pitha Run Aground In The Semifinals

JAKARTA The mixed doubles pair Rinov Rivaldy/Pitha Haningtyas Mentari returned home in the semifinals of the Thailand Open 2024. The second seed failed to advance to the final round after losing against the Chinese pair, Guo Xin Wa/Chen Fang Hui, two straight games 21-15 and 21-14, Nimibutr Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, May 18, 2024.

In this match, Rinov did not appear in prime condition. He had problems with his right ankle due to falling in the quarter-finals against Dejan Ferdinansyah/Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja.

"I'm always all out, but the only injury affects my speed," Rinov said in a statement received.

Rinov continued, he really regretted that his journey and his partner only reached the semifinals. Even though this is a good opportunity for them because the top players are not present. "But back again, no one knows about God's sustenance. Whatever the result, I'm still grateful. We will clean up," he said.

Rinov/Pitha are the last representatives of Indonesia's mixed doubles to be eliminated. In total, this number sent five representatives to the BWF Super 500 level event.

Pitha said that this result missed their target. However, they could not make their best performance in this match.

Actually there is a higher target, but we have not succeeded in this Thailand Open. Of course we will try to achieve better results in other matches," he said.

Rinov/Pitha plan to appear at the Malaysia Masters next week. The event will take place from May 21 to 26.