Indonesia Masters 2022: Often Make Their Own Mistakes, Kevin/Marcus Defeated By China's Representative In The Semifinals

JAKARTA - The first seed in the men's doubles, Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo/Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, stopped in the semifinals. The Minions failed after losing two straight games 17-21 and 10-21 to representatives of China, Liang Wei Keng/Wang Chang, Saturday, June 11.

Attractive appearances have been shown by both partners since the beginning of the first game. Liang/Wang were able to put up a fierce fight. They even had a 7-3 lead. However, Kevin / Marcus got up and were able to equalize to 7-7.

Liang/Wang are back ahead 10-8. However, again the Indonesian pair managed to catch up to 10-10. Interval belonged to China's representatives with a score of 11-10 after Wang's hard smash was unstoppable.

Kevin / Marcus fell behind after halftime 12-15. However, they did not give up. Mistakes after mistakes made by the Chinese pair to make the position back to a draw 16-16.

In fact, Kevin / Marcus were able to turn 17-16 ahead after the ball from a Chinese player left the field. Unfortunately, their appearance actually declined after winning. The Minions are overwhelmed by the Liang/Wang game. The Chinese pair won the first game with a score of 21-17.

Kevin/Marcus appeared more pressing in the second game. Unfortunately, their own mistakes are often made to make them lose points.

Several times they had excelled, Kevin/Marcus were again successfully chased. In fact, the Indonesian pair turned behind quite far by 5-9. The interval in the second game was again controlled by Liang/Wang with a score of 11-5.

The Minions' performance did not reverse after the break. Mistakes continue to be made by the world number one double. In fact, they looked uninspired when they fell so far behind 9-19.

Had stolen one point, The Minions had to admit the superiority of the Chinese pair. Two additional numbers made Liang/Wang win with a score of 21-10.