Greysia/Apriyani Ready To Combat In Indonesia Open 2021, Maximum Physical And Mental Readiness

Greysia Polii/Apriyani Rahayu (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The women's doubles mainstay Greysia Polii / Apriyani Rahayu claimed to have returned to fitness after playing the match at the Indonesia Masters 2021. They are ready to appear at the Indonesia Open 2021 which will start today at the Bali International Convention Center, Nusa Dua, Bali.

At the Indonesia Masters 2021, Greysia/Apriyani, who are champions of the 2019 edition, stopped in the quarter-finals after losing to the Thai pair Puttita Supajirakul/Sapsiree Taerattanachai 21-18, 13-21, 19-21.

Even so, the pair who won the Tokyo Olympic gold claimed that they were physically and mentally ready to appear again in the Indonesia Open, which is a Super 1000 level tournament.

"The two of us, after the Indonesia Masters, immediately conducted an evaluation and preparation. Of course, we are ready to appear here," said Greysia, quoted from Antara, Tuesday.

"Physical and mental readiness is maximum. Just play and be ready to compete," said Apriyani.

Apart from Greysia/Apriyani, the men's singles badminton player Jonatan Christie also admitted that he was doing physical refreshment and focusing on the strategy to be implemented.

"Currently, I'm recovering to deal with the tight schedule of matches and focus on game strategy with the coach," said Jojo, Jonatan's nickname.

Meanwhile, the Head of Public Relations and Media for the Indonesia Badminton Festival, Broto Happy, said that the preparations from the organizers for the 2021 Indonesia Open were maximal. He hopes that the players can take advantage of the available time to be able to perform better than in the previous tournament.

"After the Indonesia Masters 2021 tournament, badminton players immediately prepare to face SimInvest Indonesia Open 2021. This is a new experience for players and officials and team members who are united in the same place in the series of events for the 2021 Indonesia Badminton Festival," said Broto.

Previously, Merah Putih failed to win a single title at the 2021 Indonesia Masters after the defeat of the world number one men's doubles Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo over the non-seeded Japanese pair Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi in the final round.

The following is the badminton schedule for the Indonesia Open 2021, Tuesday, November 23.

• Adnan Maulana / Mychelle Chrystine Bandaso vs Thom Gicquel / Delphine Delrue (France) - first match

• Shesar Hiren Rhustavito vs Sitthikom Thammasin (Thailand) - third match

• Gregoria Mariska Tunjung vs Supanida Katethong (Thailand) - fourth match

• Marcus Fernaldi Gideon / Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo vs Keiichiro Matsui / Yoshinori Takeuchi (Japan) - fifth match

• Nita Violina Marwah / Putri Syaikah vs. Febriana Dwi Puji Kusuma / Amalia Cahaya Pratiwi - 6th match6

• Ruselli Hartawan vs An Seyoung (South Korea) - seventh game.

• Yulia Yosephine Susanto vs Phittayaporn Chaiwan (Thailand) - fifth match.

• Zachariah Josiahno Sumanti / Hediana Julimarbela vs Chan Peng Soon / Goh Liu Ying (Malaysia) - 11th match.