JAKARTA Sabar Karyaman Gutama/Mohammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani won over representatives of China, He Ji Ting/Ren Xiang Yu, in the second match of the group phase BWF World Tour Finals 2024.
Sabar/Reza forced the world number six pair to give up two straight games 21-17 and 21-17 at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, China, on Thursday, December 12, 2024, WIB night.
"It's great to have won the first victory at the World Tour Finals," said Sabar in a statement received from PBSI Public Relations.
In this match, Ren Xiang Yu actually appeared in a condition that was not excellent. He was having an injury problem in his waist.
"Earlier they told us, it has been a year of injury and it is back very bad now. We wish him a speedy recovery," said Sabar.
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This is Sabar/Reza's second victory over the pair. Before meeting at the 2024 BWF World Tour Finals, they also won two straight games in the first competitive clash at the 2024 China Masters in November.
Sabar/Reza, who in the first match yesterday were beaten by Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto, will then meet representatives of Malaysia, Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik.
"For tomorrow (13 December 2024), hopefully it can show the best. This will be very decisive for three couples in the group," said Reza.
To maintain the chances of qualifying for the semifinals, Sabar/Reza need to win that match. Later only the two best pairs in the group are entitled to the knockout round.
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