Seventh seed Ratchanok Intanon faced a challenging match against Gregoria Mariska Tunjung at the TOTAL BWF World Championships 2019. Tunjung’s impressive strokeplay kept Intanon on the edge throughout the first two games. Intanon found herself with two match points against her in the second game but managed to turn the game around with a remarkable cross net shot, saving the match point.
Once Intanon found her momentum, there was no stopping her. Tunjung’s morale slipped, and Intanon secured a 18-21 23-21 21-10 victory. In the quarterfinals, Intanon would be facing unseeded Singaporean Yeo Jia Min, who continued her fairytale run with a hard-fought 21-15 14-21 21-16 win over Vu Thi Trang.
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It was a disappointing session for Indonesia as men’s singles sixth seed Anthony Ginting and mixed doubles pairs Hafiz Faizal/Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja and Praveen Jordan/Melati Daeva Oktavianti were also eliminated from the competition.
Ginting had a promising start in his match against Sai Praneeth, but Praneeth’s resilience paid off. Praneeth mentioned, “I played some good matches in Japan and Thailand, so I was confident and the draw wasn’t too tough or too easy, so I thought I have to be at 100 percent.” Praneeth’s victory secured his fourth quarterfinal appearance this year.
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Another notable result was the defeat of men’s doubles eighth seeds Kim Astrup/Anders Skaarup Rasmussen by 13th seeds Liao Min Chun/Su Ching Heng. The Chinese Taipei duo secured a spot in the quarterfinals with a 21-19 12-21 21-17 victory. This marked only their second quarterfinal appearance this year, the first being at the Australian Open.
Talking Point
Ratchanok Intanon expressed her nerves during the match, saying, “She was playing so well and I was so nervous. She was pushing the momentum, and I was reacting all the way. I want to show that I’ve improved my fitness. It’s not just about badminton. I don’t want to lose to players ranked lower than me, and I want to win even when I’m not at my best.”
Other Results
- Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia fought back after blowing three match points against Kenta Nishimoto, eventually securing a 15-21 21-11 22-20 victory.
- Women’s doubles fourth seeds Chen Qing Chen/Jia Yi Fan triumphed over Japan Open champions Kim So Yeong/Kong Hee Yong in a marathon 95-minute match, with a score of 19-21 21-17 21-16.
FAQs
Q: What is the TOTAL BWF World Championships?
A: The TOTAL BWF World Championships is a prestigious badminton tournament that brings together top players from around the world to compete for the world championship title.
Q: Who is Ratchanok Intanon?
A: Ratchanok Intanon is a professional badminton player from Thailand. She was crowned world champion in 2013 and has achieved significant success in her career.
Q: Who is Sai Praneeth?
A: Sai Praneeth is a professional badminton player from India. He has been performing consistently well and recently secured his fourth quarterfinal appearance this year.
Conclusion
The TOTAL BWF World Championships 2019 continues to showcase intense matches and surprising upsets. Ratchanok Intanon’s remarkable comeback and Sai Praneeth’s impressive performance have captivated badminton enthusiasts worldwide. Stay tuned for more exciting updates from the world of badminton.
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