JAKARTA - Bagas Maulana/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri's men's doubles steps had to be stopped in the quarter-finals of the Swiss Open 2023, Friday night local time after being defeated by Ong Yew Sin/Teo Ee Yi in three games 21-16, 12-21, 19-21.
The aggressive attack launched by Bagas/Fikri on Malaysian representatives in the third game did not end as expected because it could not penetrate the opponent's defense.
"Previously I had to say thank God I was able to finish the match healthy. Unfortunately, we lost in the quarter-finals. We apparently haven't been given the sustenance to win," Bagas was quoted as saying by ANTARA, Saturday, March 25.
The All England 2022 champion has done a good start when facing the 8th ranked men's doubles. Even Bagas/Fikri can turn things around at the end of the game after initially falling behind.
Having been left behind for up to 10-13, Bagas/Fikri did not allow opportunities to build attacks thanks to the services they started. Bagas/Fikri forced Ong/Teo to take a hit, which provided smash bait for the Indonesian duo.
As a result, they responded with points in a row before finally locking up the first game 21-16 victory.
"After playing well and being able to apply the pattern in the first game so that we can win, in the second game the opponent changed the pattern. We ourselves are not even ready to change the pattern of the opponent and finally lose," Bagas said.
Losing in the second game, Bagas/Fikri should have the opportunity to win the decisive game. They also won the advantage again after being left behind at the beginning of the game.
Unfortunately the attacks they built were too hasty. Bagas/Fikri's smash and dropshots are still too early, so Ong/Teo still have the power to catch up and create resistance.
When Bagas/Fikri's stamina has weakened, they are actually rewarded by Ong/Teo who are more careful in making returns.
"In the third game, in the old points we have not been able to take advantage of the opportunity well. We are still in a hurry. The impact is that many people died on their own," said Bagas.
Bagas/Fikri could only regret their mistakes and hope to be more consistent in the next tournament.
"From this failure to evaluate for the next tournament, we must remain focused on every game after game," concluded Bagas.
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