Appearing Ngotot Since The Beginning Of The Match, Finally Fajar/Rian Ukir History At The Denmark Open 2022 After Donating Kevin/Marcus
JAKARTA - Indonesian men's doubles Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto made history in their badminton career by winning the BWF Super 750 category tournament for the first time at the Denmark Open 2022, Sunday, October 23.The world number six pair climbed the main podium after going through the "All Indonesia Final" match by defeating Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo/Marcus Fernaldi Gideon in two straight games 21-19, 28-26 at Jyske Bank Arena, Odense.Ritme quickly colored the game between the two pairs from the start of the match. Quoted from Antara, both the Minions and Fajar/Rian played hard to secure the advantage.The match went well through the action of the two pairs who collided with each other's game techniques such as smashes, drop shots to daring drives played from front of the net.After chasing a score in the early interval, the Minions took the lead by winning four points in a row from 11-13 to 11-17.However, Fajar/Rian did not want to lose and continued to put pressure on Kevin/Marcus who were busy making returns.Finally, their efforts were successful by stealing seven points in a row and winning 18-17. Fajar/Rian continued to maintain leadership until the opening game was over.Drama match point occurred in the second game and displayed tensions when Fajar/Rian and Kevin/Marcus overshadowed each other in the final point.Even though Kevin/Marcus dominantly took the lead in the middle of the game with the difference in points which was quite far from the fifth seed.The 6-12 score held by Kevin/Marcus continued to grow leaving Fajar/Rian with 9-14, 12-17, and finally reached match point first 17-20.However, Fajar/Rian did not want to be left behind and overtake the score to 21-20. Dramas also occur with alternate leadership.The two partners were repeatedly filled with tensions and carried out errors such as service faults, shuttlecocks that hit the net, to punches that left the field.Finally Fajar/Rian tried to be more patient and reduce their negligence, so they were able to wrap up the two winning points with a final score of 28-26.