The World Championships jinx continued as Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, the top seeds, faced defeat against Korea’s Choi Solgyu and Seo Seung Jae in the second round today.
Choi and Seo showed character by bouncing back from a first-game loss and a 17-19 deficit in the decider. They prevailed over the favorites with a score of 16-21, 21-14, 23-21 in a 64-minute match.
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Unfortunately, this result means that Gideon and Sukamuljo’s medal drought at the World Championships will continue, despite their dominance of the circuit over the last three years.
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Gideon and Sukamuljo started strong and seemed destined for victory. However, the Koreans patiently worked their way back in the second game. Choi’s outstanding performance at the frontcourt outshone even Sukamuljo’s control at the net. Unfortunately, Gideon was below par and couldn’t muster his usual energy from the back.
Despite a comeback from 12-16 to 19-17 in the third game, the Minions couldn’t seal the deal. They even had a match point at 20-19, but the Koreans held their ground and converted their second match point when Gideon failed to return a service.
In a display of good sportsmanship, Gideon and Sukamuljo praised their opponents’ performance, saying, “I think they had a great day today, they played better than us. We made too many errors. They delayed their serves and that affected our rhythm.”
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As for their luck at the World Championships, Gideon stated, “It’s not about the World Championships. It’s just that today they were better than us.”
The Koreans expressed their joy and composure after the win, with Choi stating, “We have never played them before, but we know they are a great pair and we had to stay focused on every point. It’s a great result for us, and I hope we can keep moving forward in this tournament.”
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FAQs
Q: What happened in the World Championships match between Gideon/Sukamuljo and Choi/Seo?
A: In the second round of the World Championships, top seeds Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo faced off against Choi Solgyu and Seo Seung Jae. Choi and Seo showed great character by bouncing back from a first-game loss and a 17-19 deficit in the decider. They eventually won the match with a score of 16-21, 21-14, 23-21 in 64 minutes.
Q: Why is this a significant loss for Gideon and Sukamuljo?
A: This loss means that Gideon and Sukamuljo’s medal drought at the World Championships will continue. Despite their dominance in the circuit over the past three years, they have yet to achieve success at this particular event.
Q: How did the match unfold?
A: Gideon and Sukamuljo started strong and seemed to have control of the match. However, the Koreans, Choi and Seo, patiently fought their way back in the second game. Choi’s exceptional performance at the frontcourt and Seo’s net control outshone Sukamuljo’s usual prowess. Gideon also had an off day, lacking his usual energy from the back.
Q: What were the key moments of the match?
A: Despite trailing 12-16 in the third game, the Minions managed to make a comeback, bringing the score to 19-17 in their favor. They even had a match point at 20-19. However, the Koreans held their ground and converted their second match point when Gideon failed to return a service.
Summary
In a surprising turn of events, top seeds Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo faced a defeat against Choi Solgyu and Seo Seung Jae in the second round of the World Championships. Choi and Seo showed remarkable resilience, bouncing back from a first-game loss and a 17-19 deficit in the decider. Despite their dominance in the circuit, Gideon and Sukamuljo’s medal drought at the World Championships continues. The match saw Choi and Seo outperforming their opponents with solid performances at the frontcourt and net control. The Minions made a valiant effort to stage a comeback but fell short. Gideon and Sukamuljo graciously acknowledged their opponents’ superior play. The Koreans expressed their joy and composure after the win, hoping to carry their momentum forward in the tournament. For more details and other results, visit Carnegiecentre.
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