Gregoria Mariska Tunjung Makes Her Mark at the VICTOR China Open 2018
Gregoria Mariska Tunjung recently achieved her first quarter-finals at a World Tour Super 1000 event by defeating Beiwen Zhang in an impressive display at the VICTOR China Open 2018. This milestone showcases Tunjung’s potential as a rising star in Women’s Singles. Her exceptional skills and composure under pressure have solidified her position as a contender in the badminton world.
A Promising Performance
Tunjung’s exceptional control at the net and her ability to open up the court allowed her to dominate the first game against Zhang. Although Zhang managed to save two game points and earn one of her own, Tunjung’s resilience and focus enabled her to secure the victory with three consecutive points.
In the second game, Zhang started strong and built significant leads of 12-6 and 17-12. However, Tunjung’s remarkable netplay and finesse allowed her to steadily reduce the deficit. Tunjung caught up at 18-all and saved a game point before ultimately winning the match.
Tunjung expressed her thoughts on the game, acknowledging her impatience and the need to improve her decision-making on the court. She admitted that sometimes her confidence wavers when facing higher-ranked opponents. Despite these challenges, she remains determined to overcome them and reach new heights in her career.
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Tunjung’s next opponent will be last year’s World champion, Nozomi Okuhara from Japan, who triumphed over Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong. Another notable quarter-final match will feature China’s Gao Fangjie, who upset top seed Tai Tzu Ying, facing sixth seed Carolina Marin from Spain.
Exciting Matches in Men’s Singles
In Men’s Singles, Anthony Ginting, Tunjung’s compatriot, made a significant impact by defeating top seed Viktor Axelsen. Taking advantage of Axelsen’s unsteady play, Ginting secured a confident 21-18, 21-17 victory. Axelsen later revealed that he experienced breathing difficulties due to asthma during the match.
Other intriguing quarter-final matches in Men’s Singles include India’s Kidambi Srikanth, who survived a match point against Thailand’s Suppanyu Avihingsanon, facing the formidable Kento Momota from Japan. Additionally, Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Long will compete against second seed Shi Yuqi from China.
Women’s and Men’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles Updates
In Women’s Doubles, Mayu Matsumoto/Wakana Nagahara and top seeds Yuki Fukushima/Sayaka Hirota will have a rematch of the World Championships final in the quarter-finals. These two pairs displayed dominant performances in their second-round matches. Joining them in the quarter-finals are two more Japanese pairs: Misaki Matsutomo/Ayaka Takahashi and Shiho Tanaka/Koharu Yonemoto.
Denmark’s Maiken Fruergaard/Sara Thygesen claimed a hard-fought victory over local hopefuls Du Yue/Li Yinhui and will face second seeds Matsutomo/Takahashi in the next round.
The Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles events witnessed the exit of two experienced Indonesian pairs, Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan and Tontowi Ahmad/Liliyana Natsir. Ahsan/Setiawan were defeated by China’s Huang Kaixiang/Wang Yilyu, while Ahmad/Natsir lost to Japan’s Yuta Watanabe/Arisa Higashino.
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China has produced a strong showing in Men’s Doubles, with four pairs – He Jiting/Tan Qiang, Huang Kaixiang/Wang Yilyu, Han Chengkai/Zhou Haodong, and Li Junhui/Liu Yuchen – advancing to the quarter-finals.
In Mixed Doubles, Thailand’s Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Sapsiree Taerattanachai triumphed over England’s Chris Adcock/Gabrielle Adcock in an exhilarating match. Hong Kong’s Tang Chun Man/Tse Ying Suet also survived precarious situations to defeat Malaysia’s Tan Kian Meng/Lai Pei Jing.
FAQs
1. What is the significance of Gregoria Mariska Tunjung’s quarter-finals achievement at the VICTOR China Open 2018?
Gregoria Mariska Tunjung’s quarter-finals appearance at the VICTOR China Open 2018 signifies her potential as a rising star in Women’s Singles. Her exceptional skills and composure under pressure have solidified her position as a contender in the badminton world.
2. Who will Gregoria Mariska Tunjung face in the next round?
Gregoria Mariska Tunjung will face last year’s World champion, Nozomi Okuhara from Japan, in the next round.
3. Which Indonesian players were defeated in the Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles events?
Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan and Tontowi Ahmad/Liliyana Natsir were the Indonesian pairs that were defeated in the Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles events.
Conclusion
The VICTOR China Open 2018 has been filled with thrilling matches and remarkable performances. Gregoria Mariska Tunjung’s achievement in reaching the quarter-finals highlights her immense talent and potential. The tournament continues to captivate fans with exciting battles in both singles and doubles events. Stay tuned for more updates and surprises as the competition progresses.
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