JAKARTA - Indonesian mixed doubles Praveen Jordan / Melati Daeva Oktavianti suffered a defeat to Thailand's representatives in the first match of the 2021 World Tour Final. Despite losing, both of them admitted that they had positive things.
Praveen/Melati face Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Sapsiree Taerattanachai, Wednesday, December 1. In the match which took place at the Bali International Convention Center, the battle was fierce.
Praveen/Melati had to face a three-game match in 52 minutes. Unfortunately, the effort ran aground by representatives of Thailand with a final score of 14-21, 21-10, and 11-21.
Despite losing, Praveen / Melati actually got positive things, they claimed to find a good rhythm in this match. From this match, they just have to finish the game even better.
"In this first match, the rhythm has returned to normal. It's just that tomorrow it has to be further improved," said Praveen, quoted from a statement received by VOI on Wednesday, December 1.
Regarding the course of the match, Praveen said they did lose a lot of points in the third game. In the future they should be more focused.
"Earlier from the third set, we lost points, we lost a lot of points. So that's our focus for the future," he said.
In line with Praveen, Melati confirmed that this match made them find a good rhythm.
"For the problem, Jordan said it was right, it means that our rhythm of play has met again. It's just a matter of how to focus tomorrow, it's easier to waste points," added Melati.
After losing to representatives of Thailand, the struggle of Praveen / Melati is not over. Being in Group B, they will be back in the match against England's Marcus Ellis/Lauren Smith in the follow-up match.
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