Malaysia Open 2023: Apri / Fadia Has NOT Yet Stolen Difficulties, Representatives From Taiwan Are Litted

The pair Apriyani Rahayu/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti. (Photo: Twitter @INABadminton)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian pair, Apriyani Rahayu/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti, defeated Taiwan's representative, Lee Chia Hsin/Teng Chun Hsun, to advance to the second round of the Malaysia Open 2023.

The 11th ranked pair won two straight games 21-16 and 21-15 at the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday, January 10. This result makes their hope of defending the title alive.

"This victory certainly adds to our confidence and enthusiasm to face the second match," said Apri in a statement received.

Apri/Fadia, who are the defending champions in this event, started the first game not very smoothly. They were forced to play tight past the interval.

"The game was in the early days of the first game, Apri and I are still looking for the right pattern of play. Only after the interval of the first game, our game was much better and knew how to deal with the opponent," said Fadia.

Apri/Fadia are the second Indonesian women's doubles to secure a ticket to the round of 16. Previously, Febriana Dwi Puji Kusuma/Amalia Cahaya Pratiwi had already obtained one ticket.

Febriana/Amalia advanced to the second round after defeating Margot Lambert/Anne Tran (France) with an identical score of Apri/Fadia wins.

However, in the second round they will meet China's first seed Chen Qing Chen/Jia Yi Fan who overthrowed the Dutch pair, Debora Jille/Cheryl Senen.

Apart from Apri/Fadia, the second round ticket was also obtained by the men's doubles Pramudya Kusumawardana/Yeremia Erich Yoche Yacob Rambitan. The pair won over South Korean representatives, Ko Sung Hyun/Shin Baek Cheol.

Unfortunately, the mixed doubles Rinov Rivaldy/Pitha Haningtyas Mentari had to go home early after surrendering to French eighth seed Thom Gicquel/Delphine Delrue.