Korea Masters 2024: Ana/Tiwi Dramatic Win To The Second Round

JAKARTA - Febriana Dwi Puji Kusuma/Amalia Cahaya Pratiwi's women's doubles pair underwent a dramatic three-game match to reach the second round of the 2024 Korea Masters.

Ana/Tiwi maintain women's doubles expectations with a 21-17, 22-24, and 21-15 wins over the Taipei Chinese pair, Hsieh Pei Shan/Hung En-Tzu, on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, evening WIB.

"We played it right in the first game, but in the second game we were even carried away by the opponent's game."

"A lot of playing is elongated, less variational. When you can catch up and match point, it's a shame you can't take it down," said Tiwi.

After appearing dominant and winning the first game, Ana/Tiwi continued their appearance with advantages before the second game interval.

Opponents then gave resistance and were dominant until critical points. Ana/Tiwi did not give up and successfully postponed the opponent's three matchpoints, but the effort failed.

During the deciding game, Ana/Tiwi appeared almost flawless. They are strong and the opponent only has the opportunity to equalize the score once in the first two points.

"In the third game we were able to return to the pattern we wanted, a pattern like the first game. Even after the interval was overtaken, thank God we were able to finish the match with a win," said Tiwi.

Hsieh Pei Shan/Hung En-Tzu is a couple who just came out as champions at the Indonesia Masters II 2024 last week in Surabaya.

The couple took the first podium after successfully defeating Indonesia's representatives, Lanny Tria Mayasari/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti.

"They just won in Surabaya yesterday. The game has a lot of variations, especially left-handed ones. In addition, they have a lot of energy," said Ana.

Ana/Tiwi who are the third seed in this tournament. Then they will meet with representatives of China Taipei again, namely the Jiang Yi-Hua/Li Zi Qing pair.

Ana/Tiwi are one of two women's doubles who played in the 2024 Korea Masters with Jesita Putri Miantoro/Febi Setianingrum. However, Jesita/Febi has already lifted their suitcase from this event.