JAKARTA Mixed doubles Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto/Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja and Amri Syahnawi/Nita Violina Marwah were eliminated in the second round of the Japan Open 2025.
Rehan/Gloria first tasted defeat against third seed Hong Kong, Tang Chun Man/Tse Ying Suet, two straight games 17-21 and 19-21 on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
"Today we died a lot on our own, we also couldn't accept the service, a lot of ball was caught, and the defensive position was also not good, a lot of holes, especially in the middle between the two of us," said Gloria.
Rehan/Gloria did not put up a fierce fight in the first game. They can only equalize 2-2 and after that continue to lag behind.
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In the second game, Rehan/Gloria played much better and had a four-point lead 13-9. The opposing pair then responded with four consecutive points.
The two pairs then chased the numbers afterwards. However, after 19-19, the Hong Kong pair advanced with two consecutive points to bury Rehan/Gloria's dream.
"I played less calm, thought too much. We've tried, but haven't had any luck."
"Actually, we no longer feel the strength of the opponent. Indeed, as this couple, the first time we met Tang/Tse. However, Kak Glo and I have met them many times before. They are indeed more prepared today," said Rehan.
Meanwhile, Amri/Nita lifted a suitcase from the tournament after being beaten by a seed of eight belonging to the host Hiroki Midorikawa/Natsu Saito with a final score of 21-23, 21-18, and 14-21.
The defeat of the two pairs above made mixed doubles just hope that Jafar Hidayatullah/Felisha Alberta Nathaniel Pasaribu, who will only play this afternoon.
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