Tuesday, 12 Nov 2024

BCA Indonesia Open 2017: Indonesian Women’s Doubles Triumph in Thrilling Matches

Two Indonesian Women’s Doubles pairs showcased exceptional skill and determination at the BCA Indonesia Open 2017, thrilling local supporters and securing their spots in the quarter-finals. Della Destiara Haris and Rosyita Eka Putri Sari, as well as Anggia Shitta Awanda and Ni Ketut Mahadewi Istarani, emerged victorious in intense matches that lasted 90 and 72 minutes, respectively.

By defeating highly ranked opponents, the Indonesian pairs, both heroes in their own right, brought immense joy to the home crowd. Their victories included triumphs over the No.6 seeds Luo Ying and Luo Yu from China, as well as the No.4 seeds Jung Kyung Eun and Shin Seung Chan from Korea.

Notably, the Indonesian camp celebrated quarter-final appearances in Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles as well. The gold medalists from the 2016 Rio Olympics, Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir, secured a 21-17, 22-20 win against their compatriots Hafiz Faizal and Shela Devi Aulia. In an unexpected turn of events, Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto defeated the No.8 seeds Ricky Karanda Suwardi and Angga Pratama in a thrilling three-game match.

However, the spotlight was firmly on the Indonesian Women’s Doubles teams, who delivered outstanding performances at the Jakarta Convention Center. Haris and Sari displayed resilience and determination, coming from a game down to defeat Luo Ying and Luo Yu with a score of 20-22, 21-14, 21-14.

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Looking ahead, Haris expressed her excitement about the upcoming match against Chang Ye Na and Lee So Hee, who just defeated their fellow Indonesian players, Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu. Haris emphasized the importance of strategizing with their coach and teammates, as well as the need for stamina in the face of challenging opponents.

Awanda and Istarani, on the other hand, were elated to secure a victory against Jung and Shin for the second time, amplifying the recognition of Indonesia’s Women’s Doubles players. Their next challenge will be against Puttita Supajirakul and Sapsiree Taerattanachai of Thailand as they vie for a spot in the semi-finals.

The remaining Women’s Doubles matches will see No.2 seeds Kamilla Rytter Juhl and Christinna Pedersen of Denmark facing China’s No.5 seeds Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan, while Yuki Fukushima and Sayaka Hirota from Japan will go up against No.8 seeds Shiho Tanaka and Koharu Yonemoto.

In the Men’s Doubles category, Chai Biao and Hong Wei, the No.5 seeds, were defeated by the talented Chinese Taipei duo Lee Jhe-Huei and Lee Yang in an intense three-game match.

The Mixed Doubles division also witnessed exciting matches, with Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir facing Malaysia’s Tan Kian Meng and Lai Pei Jing. Another Malaysian partnership, Chan Peng Soon and Peck Yen Wei, will go head-to-head against Lu Ching Yao and Chiang Kai Hsin from Chinese Taipei.

The top seeds in Mixed Doubles, Zheng Siwei and Chen Qingchen from China, will challenge Denmark’s Mathias Christiansen and Sara Thygesen. Liu Yuchen and Tang Jinhua will compete against England’s No.5 seeds, Chris and Gabby Adcock.

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These gripping matches have raised the bar for badminton enthusiasts and given Indonesia’s Women’s Doubles players an invaluable opportunity to showcase their talents and elevate their game. The BCA Indonesia Open 2017 promises to be an exhilarating tournament filled with fierce competition and remarkable performances.

FAQs

Q: Which Indonesian Women’s Doubles pairs reached the quarter-finals of the BCA Indonesia Open 2017?
A: Della Destiara Haris and Rosyita Eka Putri Sari, as well as Anggia Shitta Awanda and Ni Ketut Mahadewi Istarani, triumphed in thrilling matches to secure their spots in the quarter-finals.

Q: Who did the Indonesian pairs defeat to reach the quarter-finals?
A: The Indonesian Women’s Doubles pairs defeated the No.6 seeds Luo Ying and Luo Yu from China, as well as the No.4 seeds Jung Kyung Eun and Shin Seung Chan from Korea.

Q: Which other Indonesian teams advanced to the quarter-finals?
A: The Men’s Doubles team of Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto, along with the Mixed Doubles pair Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir, both secured quarter-final spots.

Q: Who will Haris and Sari face in the next round?
A: Haris and Sari will face Chang Ye Na and Lee So Hee in their upcoming match.

Q: What are the expectations for Indonesian Women’s Doubles players?
A: Indonesian Women’s Doubles players aim to elevate their game and bring their performance to the same level as their Men’s Doubles counterparts, aspiring to be among the best in the world.