Japan Open 2024 Results: Fikri/Daniel Soar to Semifinals

Todaysgist.com, Jakarta – Muhammad Shohibul Fikri/Daniel Marthin advanced to the semifinals of the 2024 Japan Open. The Indonesian men’s doubles eliminated Chen Bo Yang/Liu Yi from China.

Competing at the Yokohama Arena, Friday (23/8/2024) WIB, Fikri/Daniel defeated Chen/Lie in straight games. The new pair won with identical scores of 21-14 and 21-14.

Fikri/Daniel started the match well. The pair always led the points, starting from 7-2 to 11-7.

After the interval, Fikri/Daniel’s pressure on Chen/Liu did not lessen. They were far ahead 14-7 before taking the first game with 21-4.

Entering the second game, the match was tighter. Both pairs overtook each other to gain points. Having fallen behind 4-5, Fikri Daniel turned the game around to lead 11-10.

After the interval, Chen/Liu continued to stick to Fikri/Daniel’s points so that the score became 12-14. But after that, the Chinese duo was unable to block Fikri/Daniel’s points who won four consecutive points to win 21-14.

It feels good to win and qualify for the semifinals,” said Fikri after the quarter-final match of the 2024 Japan Open.

However, Fikri/Daniel admitted that Chen/Liu were not easy opponents. “On the field, our communication and focus were so smooth. We have to be able to control the field and be ready. We know they are not easy opponents either. So we have to stay focused from the start,” said Fikri.

“The pattern that we have implemented since the beginning also worked well. Our winning strategy was to keep pressing from the beginning. We had to attack first. The front game must not lose. What is important is that from match to match, we continue to try our best,” added Daniel.

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