CNN Indonesia
Thursday, 14 Mar 2024 01:51 IWST
Ahsan/Hendra were eliminated in the first round of All England 2024. (PBSI Archives)
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Indonesian men’s doubles, Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan, were eliminated in the first round of All England 2024 after losing two games 18-21, 14-21 to India’s representatives, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty at the Utilita Arena, Birmingham, Thursday (14/3) early morning WIB .
Ahsan/Hendra continued to be behind in the first game. Rankireddy/Shetty who appeared were able to gain points and were 9-3 ahead of Ahsan/Hendra.
Ahsan/Hendra were then able to win two points to reduce the score to 5-9. However, Rankireddy/Shetty were able to control the situation to close the first game interval with 11-6.
Ahsan/Hendra got up after the interval. Point after point was achieved until the score became 11-13.
Ahsan/Hendra were even able to make the score equal at 14-14 thanks to their pressing game and the mistakes that Rankireddy/Shetty often made.
However, the momentum did not work. Hendra’s shuttlecock return which did not cross the net allowed Rankireddy/Shetty to lead 19-16.
Rankireddy/Shetty’s lead could not be caught by Ahsan/Hendra, who lost 18-21 in the first game.
Ahsan/Hendra were 4-9 behind Rankireddy/Shetty. This is after the first seeded pair were able to win five points in a row.
Rankireddy/Shetty still continue to appear dominant. The aggressive play they played made it difficult for Ahsan/Hendra until they finally gave up 14-21 in the second game.
(jal)
