Japan Open 2022: Anthony Ginting Withdraws Ahead Of The Match Against Kunlavut Vitidsam

Anthony Sinisuka Ginting withdrew from the Japan Open 2022. (Photo: Twitter @INABadminton)

JAKARTA - Shocking news came from the Indonesian men's singles, Anthony Ginting, on the second day of the Japan Open 2022 in Tokyo, Wednesday, August 31. Ginting, who was scheduled to face Thailand's representative, Kunlavut Vitidsam, decided to step down.

The news of Ginting who decided to walkover (WO) was known from the official website of the world badminton federation (BWF). When the match schedule shows that the sixth seed should compete with Kunlavut, the status changes.

Ginting suffered an injury that decided not to take part. "Anthony Sinisuka Ginting withdrew from the Japan Open 2022 after suffering a lower back injury or low back pain. He got this injury during the 2022 World Championships quarter-final match last week," The Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) said in a statement on their official social media.

On the second day of the tournament which took place at the Maruzen Intec Arena, Osaka on Wednesday, August 31, Indonesia actually sent eight representatives to appear.

Ginting's appearance as the opening for Indonesia's representatives today will actually be a match that will attract attention. Because he will challenge Kunlavut who is the finalist of the World Championships.

Looking at the records of the two players, both Ginting and Kunlavut both have two wins.

However, the last match between the two was won by Ginting through the rubber set 16-21, 21-16, 21-18 in the 2022 Indonesia Masters 32 round.