His Knee Injury Is Getting Better, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting Needs Intense Exercise

Anthony Sinisuka Ginting. (Photo: Doc, Antara)

JAKARTA - The head coach of Indonesian men's singles, Irwansyah, said Anthony Sinisuka Ginting needed intense training following the condition of muscle disorders in his knee which was considered to be getting better, and his performance at the 2023 China Masters some time ago.

Actually Ginting's appearance at the 2023 China Masters was good, even from previous tournaments his performance could also be said to be improving continuously. But indeed Ginting still needs even more intense training because previously he had experienced muscle problems in his knee," explained Irwansyah in a written statement from PP PBSI, quoted from Antara, Sunday, November 26.

"Now that the knee condition is getting better, the training must be added even better and raised again. This is so that Ginting's tempo can return to how it used to be," he said.

Furthermore, Irwansyah assessed that Ginting did look less quick in his performance in the round of 16 of the China Masters against Taiwan representatives Lin Chun-Yi. As a result, the world number two men's singles continued to be attacked and lost two straight games.

"Even though he hasn't managed to qualify for the next round, Ginting's game is good. But that's not enough, he has to be improved again," said the coach.

In addition, Irwansyah assessed that Ginting's pattern of play appeared when Ginting faced Loh Kean Yew (Singapore). However, Ginting still needs maximum training and preparation. To be able to return to the best performance again like before, it must be admitted that the training and preparations are not optimal. This is not because he does not want to do it, but there are obstacles in his knee," he said.

After China Masters, Ginting and other Indonesian men's singles, Jonatan Christie, will soon be preparing to play the World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, in December. He hopes that the two players can be more stable and confident.

Untuk menghadapi World Tour Finals, Ginting dan Jojo akan disiapkan dengan baik. Mulai pekan depan sudah benar-benar dinaikkan latihannya. Pelatihannya harus benar-benar bagus. Hanya Jojo ada kendala di kaki kiri dekat agilles-nya, ungkap Irwansyah.

The injury has been treated by specialist doctors. Hopefully in the future by resting and getting the best treatment, Jojo's leg is fit again. He and Ginting will also focus on being prepared for the World Tour Finals," he added