JAKARTA Mixed doubles pair Rinov Rivaldy/Pitha Haningtyas Mentari qualified for the final round of the Madrid Spain Masters 2024. The sixth seed passed the semifinals by defeating India's representative, Reddy B. Sumeeth/Reddy Sikki, 21-17 and 21-12, Saturday, March 30 evening WIB.

Rinov/Pitha started the first game by generating four points in a row. The opponent chased and equalized the score, but they were then able to lead three points in the interval.

After the break, the Indian pair immediately added three points to equalize 11-11. There are four more opportunities for the two pairs to have a twin score after that.

Sumeeth/Sikki even had a 16-15 lead, but Rinov/Pitha bounced back scoring five points in a row to get the game points. They failed in the first attempt before winning.

In the second game, a tight game occurred on the first 16 points. The two took turns scoring and making five draws.

After 8-8, it was difficult for Rinov/Pitha to catch up again. They immediately scored eight points in a row and only conceded four points after that.

In the final of Sunday, March 31 tomorrow, Rinov/Pitha will meet the Chinese pair, Cheng Xing/Zhang Chi, who repatriated the second seed from France, Thom Gicquel/Delphine Delrue.

Rinov/Pitha have previously lost once against Chen/Zhang. It happened when they met the Orleans Masters in the middle of this month.


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