Losing for the 12th time against Axelsen, Ginting is only the runner-up at the Indonesia Open

– The host’s men’s singles, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, only became runner-up in the 2023 Indonesia Open after surrendering to the Danish representative, Viktor Axelsen, at Istora Gelora Bung Karno, Sunday (18/6/2023).

The second ranked men’s singles failed to become a champion after being defeated by Axelsen with a score of 14-21, 13-21. Ginting failed to overcome this world number one player after struggling for 46 minutes.

This defeat made Ginting unable to improve his record against Axelsen. This was Ginting’s 12th defeat in 16 meetings against Axelsen. This is also the 10th defeat in a row that Ginting experienced against the Danish representative.

Meanwhile, this is the third consecutive Indonesian Open title after previously also winning in 2021 and 2022.

Ginting opened the first game by picking up points. But Axelsen managed to equalize. After the score drew, Axelsen actually turned to lead.

Ginting tried hard to catch up by relying on smashes combined with ball placement which was difficult for Axelsen to return.

Ginting had a chance to equalize to 4-4. The smes made it difficult for Axelsen to return it. However, Ginting’s return then caught him in the net and made Axelsen increase the advantage to 5-3.

With his tenacity and the help of a thunderous superter at Istora, they were able to snatch three straight points and level the score at 7-7. Axelsen reached eight points early but it was only moments later that GInting was able to equalise.

Ginting then took the 9th point first. However, a return that was too wide from Ginting brought Axelsen level at 9-9.

Exciting and tight competition continues. An excellent net game also made Ginting gain points. But Axelsen then won 11-10 so there was an interval.

Ginting has actually brought out his maximum abilities in this first game. However, Axelsen was persistent and continued to chase the ball wherever he went, making him continue to add numbers.

Entering the second game, Axelsen appeared more excellent. The pressure he put on made Ginting in trouble and made a mistake himself. Axelsen started the second game with a 4-0 advantage.

Ginting managed to reduce the lag to just two points and make the position 4-6. But Axelsen won four straight points and led 10-4.

Axelsen’s pressure after pressure by utilizing his high physique and powerful punches really made it difficult for Gnting to develop his game. After winning 11-5 at the interval, the Malaysia Open 2023 champion then finished the second game with 21-

In the previous final match, top seeds from China Zheng Si Wei/Huang Ya Qiong won the mixed doubles after defeating Yuta Watanabe/Arisa Higashino, 21-14, 21-11.

Meanwhile in women’s singles, China’s representative Chen Yu Fei became the champion after defeating Spain’s Carolina Marin in the final. Chen became the champion after winning with scores, 21-11 and 21-14.

In the third party, the women’s doubles final was held. The South Korean pair, who are also fifth seeds, Baek Ha Na / Lee So Hee, won the championship after defeating Japanese representatives, who are also seventh seeds, Yuki Fukushima / Sayaka Hirota, 22-20, 21-10.

While in the men’s doubles, the Indian pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty, won the title after defeating Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik, 21-17, 21-18. Rankireddy/Shetty welcomed their victory with emotion because this was the first time they had beaten Chia/Soh. In the eight previous meetings against Chia/Soh, the doubles which are now ranked sixth have always lost.

With this success, Rankireddy/Shetty are also entitled to a prize of US$ 92,500 or the equivalent of Rp. 1.37 billion.

Indonesia Open 2023 Final Results, Sunday (18/6/2023):

Mixed Doubles: Zheng Si Wei/Huang Ya Qiong (China) vs. Yuta Watanabe/Arisa Higashino, 21-14, 21-11.

Women’s singles: China Chen Yu Fei (China) vs Carolina Marin (Spain) 21-11, 21-14

Women’s Doubles: Baek Ha Na /Lee So Hee (South Korea) vs Yuki Fukushima/Sayaka Hirota (Japan) 22-20, 21-10

Men’s doubles: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty (India) vs. Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik (Malaysia), 21-17, 21-18

Men’s singles: Anthony Sinisuka Ginting (Indonesia) vs Viktor Axelsen (Denmark)14-21, 13-21

* Bold = champion

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