Yonex-Sunrise India Open champion, Kidambi Srikanth, faced a tough challenge in the first round of the Maybank Malaysia Open. While Srikanth managed to advance to the next round, several other seeded players were not as fortunate. Let’s delve into the action and see what transpired on this eventful day.
A Test of Resilience
Srikanth, currently ranked world No.4, showcased his mental fortitude once again. Despite encountering two match points, he refused to give up and eventually secured victory against England’s Rajiv Ouseph. It was a remarkable display of determination that has propelled Srikanth from No.22 to his current ranking.
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Upsets Galore
Unfortunately, not all seeded players were able to weather the storm. Son Wan Ho (3), Viktor Axelsen (6), and Hans-Kristian Vittinghus (8) were ousted from the Men’s Singles event. In the Women’s Singles category, seventh seed Tai Tzu Ying also suffered an early exit. Furthermore, the top-seeded Women’s Doubles pair, Misaki Matsutomo/Ayaka Takahashi, and the second-seeded pair, Christinna Pedersen/Kamilla Rytter Juhl, also fell short.
Srikanth’s Reflections
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While Srikanth acknowledged his performance was below par, he attributed it to the lack of time for recovery and practice between tournaments. Regardless, he recognizes the need to find ways to finish matches more efficiently in the future.
Surprise Underdogs
The day witnessed some unexpected triumphs by underdogs. Chinese qualifier Xue Song defeated Hong Kong Open winner Son Wan Ho in a dominant performance. Wei Nan from Hong Kong and Hu Yun also caused upsets, defeating their Danish opponents Hans-Kristian Vittinghus and Viktor Axelsen, respectively.
Tai Tzu Ying’s Near Miss
Tai Tzu Ying, the reigning Hong Kong Open Women’s Singles champion, appeared to have the match in the bag at 21-18 20-18. However, Beiwen Zhang of the USA mounted a remarkable comeback to overtake Tai, ultimately winning the match 18-21 22-20 21-12. Zhang’s compatriot, Iris Wang, also secured a spot in the second round with a hard-fought victory over Hsu Ya Ching from Chinese Taipei.
Women’s Doubles Upset
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In one of the most surprising results of the day, the Yonex-Sunrise India Open champions Ayaka Takahashi and Misaki Matsutomo were defeated by the young Chinese pair Ou Dongni/Yu Xiaohan. Despite being level at 14-all in the third game, some unfavorable circumstances and a couple of errors by Takahashi caused the top-seeded duo to crumble, resulting in a 17-21 21-18 21-14 loss.
Other Matches
In Men’s Doubles, Chai Biao/Hong Wei, recent winners of the Yonex-Sunrise India Open, managed to overcome local hopefuls Goh V Shem/Tan Wee Kiong in a thrilling encounter. However, their compatriots Zhang Nan/Fu Haifeng were defeated in straight games by Korean pair Ko Sung Hyun/Choi Sol Kyu. Meanwhile, Yonex-Sunrise India Open semi-finalists Praveen Jordan/Debby Susanto were embroiled in a nail-biting match against Hong Kong’s Lee Chun Hei/Chau Hoi Wah, but ultimately succumbed to a close 18-21 23-21 23-21 defeat.
FAQs
Q: Who was the Yonex-Sunrise India Open winner in the Men’s Singles category?
A: The Yonex-Sunrise India Open winner in the Men’s Singles category was Kidambi Srikanth.
Q: Who were the seeded players that were eliminated in the Maybank Malaysia Open?
A: Some of the seeded players who were eliminated in the Maybank Malaysia Open were Son Wan Ho (3), Viktor Axelsen (6), and Hans-Kristian Vittinghus (8) in Men’s Singles; Tai Tzu Ying (7) in Women’s Singles; and Misaki Matsutomo/Ayaka Takahashi and Christinna Pedersen/Kamilla Rytter Juhl in Women’s Doubles.
Q: Who caused an upset in the Women’s Doubles event?
A: The young Chinese pair Ou Dongni/Yu Xiaohan caused a significant upset by defeating the Yonex-Sunrise India Open champions Ayaka Takahashi and Misaki Matsutomo.
Conclusion
The Maybank Malaysia Open has already delivered some surprising results, with top-seeded players facing unexpected defeats. Kidambi Srikanth showcased his indomitable spirit, while underdogs seized opportunities to dethrone their more renowned opponents. As the tournament progresses, we can expect more thrilling matches and captivating performances.
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