Japan Masters 2023 Results: Rinov/Pitha Advance To The Second Round

Rinov Rivaldy/Pitha Haningtyas Mentari qualified for the second round of Japan Masters 2023 (doc. PBSI).

JAKARTA Indonesian mixed doubles, Rinov Rivaldy/Pitha Haningtyas Mentari, stepped into the round of 16 of the Japan Masters 2023.

They secured tickets after winning over China's Taipei representative, Lee Jhe-Huei/Hsu Ya Ching, with 21-17 and 22-20 at the Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

Even so, Rinov admits after the match that he and his partner still have a lot of problems that need to be evaluated.

"Earlier, we were far ahead, we could even be chased. When we were chased, we panicked. We became less calm in playing," said Rinov in a press statement.

Rinov/Pitha did seem to lead the game, both at the beginning of the first game and the beginning of the second game.

At the beginning of the first game they were five points ahead. Then, in the second game there is an eight-point advantage.

The problem is, in the moment of leadership, the opponent can actually rise up and equalize. To be honest, Rinov / Pitha were able to get out of the pressure.

"Thank God, after returning to be calmer and return to the pattern of play as the original strategy, we were able to catch up and finally win. Besides being calmer and not in a hurry, we also attacked more," said Rinov.

This victory makes Rinov/Pitha now lead 2-1 in a record win-loss over Lee/Hsu.

In the previous two meetings, Lee/Hsu defeated Rinov/Pitha at the Indonesia Masters 2020. The Indonesian mixed doubles beat Lee/Hsu at the second meeting at the 2022 Hong Kong Open.

Meanwhile, Rinov/Pitha became the second representative of Indonesia to qualify for the round of 16 of this Super 500 BWF event. Previously, a similar pass ticket was secured by the men's doubles Pramudya Kusumawardana/Yeremia Rambitan.