Thailand Masters 2024: Rehan/Lisa Lose, Indonesian Representatives Run Out And Come Back Without A Title

Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto/Lisa Ayu Kusumawati lost in the semifinals of Thailand Masters 2024 (doc. PBSI).

Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto/Lisa Ayu Kusumawati failed to reach the final after losing against Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Sapsiree Taerattanachai (Thailand) Nimibutr Stadium, Bangkok, Saturday, February 3, 2024. Rehan/Lisa lost two straight sets with a score of 17-21 and 14-21.

They actually performed well from the start of the match. Indonesian mixed doubles always excel until entering the interval with a score of 11-8.

However, after the break, they were under pressure by the opponent. Dechapol/Sapsiree can equalize 11-11 and reply to Indonesia's mixed doubles points.

The score was again indentized 12-12 before the Thai pair moved away with four points in a row 16-12.

Rehan/Lisa can rise and win four consequences until they return to a 16-16 draw. After that, the match got fiercer.

However, Rehan/Lisa lost their moment and failed to contain the progress of the first seed Thailand Masters 2024 so they lost in the first set with a score of 17-21.

In the second set, Dechapol/Sapsiree look different. The Thai mixed doubles made it difficult for Rehan/Lisa from the start.

After the 2-2 draw, Dechapol/Sapsiree and move away and maintain the advantage until the break with a score of 11-4.

They even kept their distance with a far advantage of 18-8 after inverval. Little by little the distance from points was cut until Rehan/Lisa approached 13-19.

However, Dechapol/Sapsiree stopped Indonesia's double points to win match points. The host pair failed in the first attempt before closing the second set with a 21-14 victory.

Rehan/Lisa's defeat made all Indonesian representatives run out. Three representatives who appeared in the semifinals failed to secure a ticket to the 2024 Thailand Masters final in order to win the title.

Previously, Bagas Maulana/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri ran aground first when they faced the Chinese pair, He Ji Ting/Ren Xiang Yu. They lost two straight games with a score of 15-21 and 6-21.

Then, Febriana Dwi Puji Kusuma/Amalia Cahaya Pratiwi also lifted the kper in the semifinals after it ran aground in the hands of the host pair who was also the second seed in the tournament, Benyapa Aimsaard/Nukun Aimsaard, two games with a score of 13-21 and 21-23.

Indonesian representatives have failed to win any titles in tournaments outside the cage earlier this year.

At the Malaysia Open and India Open 2024, Indonesia returned without a title.

The only achievement was achieved at home, namely at the Indonesia Masters 2024. It was only one trophy through Leo Rolly Carnando / Daniel Marthin in the men's doubles sector.