BWF World Tour 2023 Results: Apriyani/Fadia Pass A Duel Of 1.5 Hours To Win Over Japan's Representative

Apriyani Rahayu/Siti Fadia Silva won the inaugural BWF World Tour Finals 2023 (doc. PBSI).

JAKARTA - Apriyani Rahayu/Siti Fadia Silva won the duel in the inaugural match of Group A BWF World Tour 2023. Against representatives of Japan, Mayu Matsumoto/Wakana Nagahara, Indonesian women's doubles won in a match that lasted 1.5 hours.

Three long games were crushed by Apriyani/Fadia to then win with scores 11-21, 21-16, and 21-18. Apri/Fadia were more depressed by Mayu/Wakana at the start of the first game and even trailed 8-11 in the first interval.

Apri/Fadia's pressure on Mayu/Wakana has actually decreased. As a result, Mayu/Wakana were able to win point by point and then win the first game with a score of 21-11 through four consecutive points.

Entering the second game, Apri/Fadia's game is much better because they can put strong pressure on Mayu/Wakana.

Apri/Fadia led 7-4 and continued to 10-7 to lead at an interval with a score of 11-8.

After the interval, Apri / Fadia continued to try to maintain the rhythm of the good game that was on their side. Apri / Fadia managed to create a difference of five points at 15-10.

This slick appearance continued to maintain Apriyani/Fadia's superiority until they won the game point at 20-15. After failing at the first opportunity, Apri/Fadia were able to win the second game with a score of 21-16.

A two-game draw forced the match to continue into the rubber set to determine the winner. Apri/Fadia started the match well. Their impressive attack brought a 7-3 advantage.

However, after that moment, Apri/Fadia lost five consecutive points and turned 7-8 behind. In that situation, Apri/Fadia were able to provide replies and four consecutive points to lead 11-8 in the third interval.

After the interval, Apri/Fadia can maintain the good momentum that exists within them. Apri/Fadia created a five-point difference at 15-10.

However, at 18-13, the match had stopped because Mayu Matsumoto was getting treatment at his feet. When the match resumed, Apri/Fadia had lost four points in a row.

Apri/Fadia were also under pressure because they were only two points ahead, 19-17. Apri/Fadia were finally able to get out of the pressure and win the match point at 20-17 after Mayu's blow went wide.

After failing at the first opportunity, Apri/Fadia successfully closed the third game with a score of 21-18. Apri/Fadia managed to bag a win at the BWF World Tour Finals 2023.