Indonesia Open 2022: Once Overwhelmed, Apriyani/Siti Fadia Eliminate Japanese Pairs To Reach The Round Of 16

Apriyani Rahayu/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti pair qualify for the Indonesia Open 2022. (Photo: Twitter @INABadminton)

JAKARTA - The pair Apriyani Rahayu/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti stepped into the round of 16 of the Indonesia Open 2022. Even though it was a hassle, Apriyani/Siti Fadia managed to finish off the resistance of Japan's representatives, Mayu Matsumoto/Wakana Nagahara, Wednesday, June 15.

The host women's doubles won after three matches of one hour and eight minutes. Final score 21-7, 17-21 and 21-17.

Apriyani/Siti Fadia performed exceptionally in the first game. This new PBSI pair did not give Matsumoto/Nagahara a chance to develop the game.

Since the beginning of the first game, Apriyani/Siti Fadia has always been superior in points. In fact, the Japanese pair were only given seven points. This game was controlled by representatives of Indonesia with a score of 21-7.

In the second game, Apriyani/Siti Fadia was overwhelmed. The Matsumoto/Nagahara game is better than the previous game. In fact, the Japanese pair has always won the points until the interval.

Having fallen behind 6-12, Apriyani / Siti Fadia slowly rose. Point by point was taken to cut the distance to the position of 11-13, in fact, the score was 14-14.

Although they had time to catch up, Apriyani/Siti Fadia failed to win the second game. They gave up with a score of 17-21. The match continued until the deciding game.

In the third game, Apriyani/Siti Fadia's game improved. They were able to put pressure on Matsumoto/Nagahara to lead 9-4. At the interval, they lead 11-8.

After changing the field, Matsumoto/Nagahara again impressive. They catch up with Apriyani/Siti Fadia points behind. Not wanting to lose momentum, Apriyani/Siti Fadia put pressure on the opponent again.

The 2022 SEA Games champion did not let his opponent rise. Apriyani/Siti Fadia also closed the match with a 21-17 victory in the third game.