Thomas Cup 2022: Silence Momota, Anthony Ginting Brings Indonesia 1-0 Over Japan

Anthony Sinisuka Ginting (Photo: PBSI)

JAKARTA — Anthony Sinisuka Ginting successfully defeated Kento Momota in the semifinals of the 2022 Thomas Cup in the rubber game 21-13, 14-21, and 21-12.

This duel took place at Court 2 Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, May 13 evening WIB. Anthony's victory made Indonesia lead 1-0 over Japan.

Anthony managed to win two points at the beginning of the first game. Momoto then had equalized to 5-5, but only added one point until it entered the interval.

After the break, Anthony continued to maintain the gap in numbers with the former world number one badminton player. Momota was forced to only produce seven points.

The second game was really tight and it was seen from the four times the score was drawn, namely 1-1, 5-5, 9-9, and 10-10. However, a less than perfect return from Anthony gave Momota a narrow lead at the interval.

Error after mistake made by Anthony after the break made Momoto comfortable in the lead. The Japanese representative then locked the win while forcing the match to continue into the third game.

Anthony again showed a good game in the third game. The fifth-ranked athlete in the world managed to lead by nine points at half-time.

Anthony produced two straight numbers after the break. The big difference in numbers made it difficult for Momota to catch up and had to give up on his rival.

This is the 16th meeting between the two famous badminton players. Momota recorded success in winning 11 of the 15 matches between them in the previous meeting.

Interestingly, this is Anthony's first win over Momota in three sets. In the previous four victories, Anthony has always won in straight sets.