Thailand’s women’s singles players had a successful day at the CROWN GROUP Australian Open 2019, with Nitchaon Jindapol defeating third seed Pusarla V Sindhu and Busanan Ongbamrungphan taking down seventh seed Li Xuerui. Jindapol’s win over Pusarla continues the Indian player’s below-par run this season, while Ongbamrungphan fought hard to win a close second game against Li Xuerui. This marked Jindapol’s second victory over Pusarla in their seven matchups.
Ratchanok Intanon, also from Thailand, advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating Malaysia’s Soniia Cheah, while Canada’s Michelle Li edged past Japan’s Aya Ohori in a tight match. In the men’s singles, eighth seed Lin Dan triumphed over India’s Parupalli Kashyap and will face Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in the quarterfinals.
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Lin Dan commented on his performance, stating, “Overall, I think I played well in this match. I fell behind in the first game but adjusted my mindset to catch up. In the second game, I was leading initially but couldn’t maintain my performance till the end. That’s why we played the third game.” Despite facing younger opponents, Lin Dan recognizes the importance of maintaining a strong psychological condition and utilizing his experience to compete. He continues to train rigorously six days a week, believing that the tough training will prepare him well for the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Korea’s Ko Sung Hyun displayed excellent performance in both of his doubles matches. He and his partner Eom Hye Won secured victory over eighth seed He Jiting/Du Yue in mixed doubles, and later, Ko partnered with Shin Baek Cheol to defeat Indonesia’s Berry Angriawan/Hardianto Hardianto.
Reflecting on his mixed doubles win, Ko said, “It was physically challenging to have matches this close together, but I feel fully recovered from last night, thanks to proper nutrition. I have a great partnership with my teammate, and she creates many opportunities for me to attack our opponents. Our synergy is fantastic.”
FAQs
Q: Who were the standout players in the women’s singles matches at the CROWN GROUP Australian Open 2019?
A: Nitchaon Jindapol and Busanan Ongbamrungphan had impressive victories over Pusarla V Sindhu and Li Xuerui, respectively.
Q: How did Lin Dan perform in the men’s singles at the tournament?
A: Lin Dan came through a tough challenge from Parupalli Kashyap, winning in three sets. He will now face Jonatan Christie in the quarterfinals.
Q: What does Lin Dan attribute his success to, despite facing younger opponents?
A: Lin Dan emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong psychological condition and utilizing his experience to compete with younger players.
Summary
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Thailand’s women’s singles players, Nitchaon Jindapol and Busanan Ongbamrungphan, secured victories over Pusarla V Sindhu and Li Xuerui, respectively, at the CROWN GROUP Australian Open 2019. Jindapol’s win marked her second victory over Pusarla in seven matches, while Ongbamrungphan fought hard to win a closely contested match. In the men’s singles, Lin Dan came through a challenging second-round match against Parupalli Kashyap and will now face Jonatan Christie in the quarterfinals.
The players displayed their determination and skill, highlighting the competitiveness of the tournament. Lin Dan, despite facing younger opponents, emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong psychological condition and utilizing his experience to compete. Meanwhile, Ko Sung Hyun showcased excellent performance in both mixed and men’s doubles matches, demonstrating great synergy with his partners. Overall, the tournament promises exciting matches and fierce competition.
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