Unexpectedly, Jonathan Christie Lost On The Second Day Of The 2020 Thomas Cup Simulation Tournament

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JAKARTA - The Rajawali team representative Jonatan Christie unexpectedly lost the first match of the second day of the 2020 Thomas Cup simulation tournament Wednesday morning. Jojo - his nickname - was defeated by Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo from the Tiger team with a score of 19-21, 21-13, 21-14.

In this first singles match, Chico started the match with a defeat in the first game, before getting up to finish Jonathan's pressure.

"Playing today actually brings out everything that has been learned during training, the same as trying to be calmer so as not to be pressured like the first game," Chico said after the match was reported by Antara.

In the first game, Chico immediately played at a fast tempo. Even though his punches were accurate, Jonathan's defense was too difficult to penetrate and on the contrary became a counter-pressure on Chico.

In the second game Chico played more patiently and made improvements to his punches and reduced his own mistakes which resulted in a successful 1-1 draw and forced the third game to be played.

In a decisive game, Jonathan's turn often makes his own mistakes, giving Chico the opportunity to master the game. Although Jonathan had time to improve his strategy by playing forward ball, Chico's game was more mature than the early game so he could overcome the situation.

"Earlier I was more patient and not easy to die in the last game, just as the punches were harder," said Chico.

Day 2 # MOLATVPBSITUCSim2020: Rajawali 0-1 HarimauMS1: Jonatan Christie vs Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo 21-19 13-21 14-21 Looking aggressive, Chico brings the Tiger team to the top. # MOLATVPBSITUCSim2020 pic.twitter.com/yAzlvGxQcT

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The Rajawali team equalized 1-1 against the Harimau team after Fajar Alfian / Muhammad Rian Ardianto beat Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo / Marcus Fernaldi Gideon in the second men's doubles match.

In response to the defeat of the single party Rajawali, represented by Jonatan Christie, Fajar admitted that the results did not match previous estimates because Jonathan was more superior than Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo.

"We did not expect Jojo to lose, because he is more senior, his ranking is also below Jojo. But yes, we are still ready because on the field anything can happen. We play as much as possible to control the game," said Fajar.

In the third single sector party, Karono from Rajawali faced Firman Abdul Kholik from Harimau