There’s no fairytale ending for Indonesian badminton icon Taufik Hidayat in the opening round of his final OSIM BWF World Superseries tournament. The 31-year-old bid farewell to his emotional compatriots, losing to India’s Sai Praneeth in a thrilling Men’s Singles match at the Djarum Indonesia Open Superseries Premier.
Hidayat, who has won the tournament six times, including his first victory in 1999, failed to overcome the formidable challenge presented by Praneeth. Despite staying close in the third game, Hidayat struggled to maintain precision and fell victim to Praneeth’s powerful smashes.
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Although the defeat marked the end of Hidayat’s illustrious career, it was not entirely unexpected given his recent mediocre form. Nonetheless, Hidayat leaves behind an extraordinary legacy, including an Olympic gold medal in 2004 and numerous titles in the World Championships, Thomas Cup, Sudirman Cup, and Asian Games.
While Hidayat experienced disappointment, his compatriot Tommy Sugiarto achieved a remarkable feat by defeating title favorite Chen Long of China. This victory added to the electric atmosphere at Istora Stadium, which witnessed several upsets in the Men’s Singles category.
The surprises continued in the Men’s Doubles event, with top-seeded pair Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen succumbing to the Russian duo Vladimir Ivanov and Ivan Sozonov. Kim Ki Jung and Kim Sa Rang from Korea also retired in their match against Indonesian pair Ricky Karanda Suwardi and Muhammad Ulinnuha.
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Despite the unpredictable results, Malaysian ace Lee Chong Wei managed to avoid defeat against China’s Wang Zhengming, securing a place in the second round after a hard-fought battle.
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FAQs
Q: Who won the Men’s Singles match between Taufik Hidayat and Sai Praneeth?
A: Sai Praneeth emerged victorious in a thrilling match against Taufik Hidayat in the first round of the Djarum Indonesia Open Superseries Premier.
Q: How many times has Taufik Hidayat won the Djarum Indonesia Open Superseries Premier?
A: Taufik Hidayat has won the tournament six times, with his first victory coming in 1999.
Q: Which players caused upsets in the Men’s Singles category at the Djarum Indonesia Open Superseries Premier?
A: Several upsets occurred in the Men’s Singles category, including Jan O Jorgensen’s loss to Kazumasa Sakai, Hu Yun’s defeat to Takuma Ueda, and Kenichi Tago’s elimination by Alamsyah Yunus.
Q: Did Lee Chong Wei face a tough challenge in the first round?
A: Yes, Lee Chong Wei faced a tough challenge from China’s Wang Zhengming but managed to secure a victory and advance to the second round.
Q: Who caused the biggest upset in the Men’s Doubles event?
A: Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen, the top-seeded Men’s Doubles pair, were defeated by Vladimir Ivanov and Ivan Sozonov in a thrilling match.
Summary
Taufik Hidayat bid farewell to his badminton career with a defeat in the opening round of the Djarum Indonesia Open Superseries Premier. Despite his loss, Hidayat leaves behind a remarkable legacy, including an Olympic gold medal and numerous titles. The tournament saw several upsets, with Tommy Sugiarto defeating Chen Long and Mathias Boe/Carsten Mogensen losing to Vladimir Ivanov/Ivan Sozonov. Lee Chong Wei narrowly escaped defeat against Wang Zhengming, securing a place in the second round. Stay tuned for more exciting updates from the world of badminton! Visit Carnegiecentre.com for additional badminton news and updates.
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