Germany had an impressive showing at the YONEX-SUNRISE Hong Kong Open 2017, with two pairs advancing to the Mixed Doubles second round. On the other hand, two high-ranked partnerships faced defeat in the opening rounds.
Success for Germany
Mark Lamsfuss and Isabel Herttrich showcased their composure by defeating the No. 2 seeds, Praveen Jordan and Debby Susanto, despite being significantly behind in the second game. Their teammates, Marvin Emil Seidel and Linda Efler, also secured a victory in straight games against Lee Yang and Hsu Ya Ching of Chinese Taipei.
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Seidel credited their solid play and ability to pressure their opponents in the front court for their success. Both players, aged 22, noted that their strategy caused their opponents to make several mistakes.
Lamsfuss and Herttrich’s Triumph
Lamsfuss and Herttrich faced Indonesia’s Jordan-Susanto combination in a thrilling match. They managed to win 21-15, 21-19, securing a second-round clash with China’s He Jiting and Du Yue, who also emerged victorious.
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Herttrich expressed her satisfaction with their performance, especially after coming back from deficits of 3-14 and 11-17 to win the second game. Lamsfuss revealed his tactic to keep the shuttle down and attack, capitalizing on his powerful smash to overpower Jordan.
Adcock’s Early Exit
Meanwhile, Chris and Gabby Adcock experienced another early exit on the MetLife BWF World Superseries tour. The third-seeded English pair lost to the flourishing duo of Mathias Christiansen and Christinna Pedersen, who recently reached the semi-finals in Paris and the final in China. The Danish pair were pleased to defeat the 2013 winners of the tournament.
Pedersen, a doubles veteran, expressed their focus and belief in their own game to challenge other Mixed Doubles pairs. The duo is looking forward to their next match on Thursday and aims to give their best in the tournament’s final leg.
Disappointment for Home Fans
Home fans were left disappointed as Lee Chun Hei and Chau Hoi Wah, World Championship bronze medallists, lost convincingly to Kim Won Ho and Shin Seung Chan of Korea. On the other hand, all four Chinese pairs emerged as winners on the first night of action.
Qualification Rounds Results
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In the qualification rounds, several players and pairs secured their spots in the main draw:
- MEN’S SINGLES: Wei Nan (Hong Kong), Parupalli Kashyap (India), Lee Dong Keun (Korea), and Suppanyu Avihingsanon (Thailand).
- WOMEN’S SINGLES: Chow King Ling and Leung Yuet Yee (Hong Kong), Yulia Yosephin Susanto (Indonesia), and Porntip BURANAPRASERTSUK (Thailand).
- MEN’S DOUBLES: Chai Biao/Wang Zekang (China), Po Li-Wei/Yang Ming-Tse (Chinese Taipei), Kim Won Ho/Seo Seung Jae (Korea), and Lim Khim Wah (Malaysia)/Yoo Yeon Seong (Korea).
- WOMEN’S DOUBLES: Ng Tsz Yau/Yeung Nga Ting and Ng Wing Yung/Yuen Sin Ying (Hong Kong), Soong Fie Cho/Tee Jing Yi (Malaysia), and Savitree Amitrapai/Pacharapun Chochuwong (Thailand).
- MIXED DOUBLES: Niclas Nohr/Sara Thygesen and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen/Line Kjaersfeldt (Denmark), and Hafiz Faizal/Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja and Alfian Eko Prasetya/Melati Daeva Oktavianti (Indonesia).
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Summary
Germany had a successful outing at the YONEX-SUNRISE Hong Kong Open 2017, with two pairs advancing to the second round of the Mixed Doubles category. Mark Lamsfuss and Isabel Herttrich displayed their composure and strategic play, securing a thrilling victory against higher-ranked opponents. On the other hand, Chris and Gabby Adcock faced another early exit in the tournament. Home fans were disappointed as local favorites Lee Chun Hei and Chau Hoi Wah suffered a defeat. Additionally, several players and pairs emerged victorious in the qualification rounds, earning their place in the main draw.
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