JAKARTA - Indonesian Men's wheelchair tennis player Nurdin had to admit the superiority of his opponent after being defeated by Pol Janteam of Thailand with a score of 3-6, 2-6, in the XI 2022 ASEAN Para Games (APG) at the Manahan Tennis Court, Solo, Sunday.
Nurdin, who played in the men's singles in the early minutes of the first set, appeared to be playing in a draw and chasing each other's points by placing the ball in corners of the field that were difficult for opponents to reach.
The position was a 1-1 draw, then 2-2, and 3-3, but finally the Thiland players finished the first set 3-6.
Entering the second set with accurate ball placements and fast movements of the opponent, the Indonesian tennis player was far behind in collecting points so that he finally lost 2-6.
In another match on the court, Indonesian men's tennis player Madhusen also lost against another Thai player, Sombut Yamphapa, in straight sets 2-6, 0-6.
According to the Manager of the Indonesian NPC Tennis Team, Yasin Onasie, Indonesian tennis players are still below Thailand because Thai players already have a lot of flying hours. Thai tennis players have a lot of experience because they often compete abroad in tournaments.
However, Indonesian tennis players do not have enough flying hours. Nurdin and Madhusan are joining the tournament for the first time, but both have potential in the future.
"The two new players, they have only trained around 2021 until now. They have played optimally," Yasin said as quoted by Antara.
In addition, the comparison wheelchair is much better than Thailand's, so the opponent's movement is very agile and light. The wheelchairs used by Indonesian tennis players are heavier so the movement is often late to pick up the ball and this becomes a homework.
The Indonesian wheelchair tennis branch of APG 2022 has prepared eight players, including Agus Fitriadi, Kevin Sanjaya, Daryoko, Fikkri Toyib, Nurdin, Madhusen, Ndaru Patma Putri, and Siti Hanna Komala Sari.
The eight Indonesian NPC tennis players are of good quality and were recruited from the 2021 National Paralympic Week (Peparnas) in Papua.
According to Yasin, the Indonesian NPC wheelchair tennis opportunity is expected to win a silver medal from the women's tennis player. Because, wheelchair tennis is dominated by athletes from Thailand.
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