Indonesia Open 2023: Hot Late, Chico Gets Rid of Loh Kean Yew

– Running late and playing inconsistently caused Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo to be eliminated early in the 2023 Indonesia Open.

Chico had to be eliminated in the last 32 of the Indonesia Open 2023 after being defeated by Singaporean Loh Kean Yew in straight sets 15-21, 21-23 at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Wednesday (14/6/2023).

In the first set, hot late Chico behind 6-14. He struggled to develop his game early in the game. After that his game improved and was able to cut the distance to 14-18. Unfortunately, he was inconsistent again and made two errors to trail 15-20 and eventually lost 15-21.

In the second set, Chico returned to the heat so he was left behind 1-5. Slowly he was able to level the score to 8-8, but after that he trailed back 14-19. Chico won three straight points to close the gap to 17-19 but then came back behind 19-20.

At crucial points when the score was 20-20, there was a one-minute long rally which ended with Chico returning the ball out. The score was 20-21 but then it was tied again at 21-21. Unfortunately, Lee won two consecutive points which ensured the victory 23-21.

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