Playing carefully, Gregoria wins tickets to the top 16 of the Asian Badminton Championship

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Gregoria Mariska Tunjung admitted that she played carefully against Natsuki Nidaira so that she could get rid of the Japanese representative and advance to the last 16 of the Asian Badminton Championship, Wednesday (10/42024) in Ningbo, China.

Gregoria, who is usually called Jorji, won 21-9 and 21-14. He reached the top 16 after fighting for 35 minutes against the 31st ranked player.

This was Jorji's third meeting against Natsuki. In the two previous meetings, Jorji also succeeded in winning.

In the round of 16, Jorji will face Pai Yu Po. The Taiwanese representative advanced after beating Yhet Htar Tuzar from Myanmar 21-12, 21-14.

“Thank God I was able to overcome today's opponent. Understandably, the results at the last meeting were different from today's meeting. Because of that, I was quite careful playing. Remembering that at the last meeting I did a lot myself,” he said.

Jorji emphasized that in today's match, he could play more neatly. Apart from that, the opponent is also uncomfortable. The opponent made many mistakes of his own which benefited the player born in Wonogiri.

“I have my own motivation to pursue the target of being able to go as far as possible in this championship,” he said again.

Jonathan Christie also won the top 16 ticket. Jojo qualified for the quarterfinals after defeating Jewel Angleo Albo from the Philippines, 21-12, 21-12.

In the round of 16, Jojo will meet Lee Cheuk Yiu. The player from Hong Kong beat Koki Watanabe from Japan 21-16, 21-18.

Jojo admitted that the match against players who had qualified through qualifying was a warm-up. “Apart from that, the conditions shuttlecockIt's different from the one used at All England. The pace is less stable for each hit. So I use it to wear more feeling touchhis,” he said.

He also used this battle to further stabilize the situation on the field. “So I also tried several times to attract my opponent to play long rallies. However, several times I was killed early. So that was a little lacking in today's match. However, it's okay, that's okay. because every match sometimes doesn't live up to expectations,” he explained again.

Facing the last 16 match tomorrow, he will try to relax first. He will study opponents and also discuss with coaches.

Meanwhile, women's singles Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo failed to win a ticket to the top 16 because she lost against Wang Zhi Yi. Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo's younger brother surrendered 9-21 and 10-21.

“My game today couldn't come out. I still often have doubts. I hit a lot out and die alone. The opponents weren't actually deadly, but I was the one who died a lot myself. “I don't have the patience to hold on,” he said.

Meanwhile, mixed doubles Adnan Maulana/Nita Violina Marwah also failed to progress because they surrendered to Japanese representatives Yuki Kaneko/Misaki Matsutomo, 8-21, 12-21.

“In the previous match, we were not able to play optimally. From start to finish he was in a constant pressure position. We die alone a lot. To reverse this situation is very difficult. Meanwhile the opponent continues to press more and more. “In the match we were constantly under pressure,” said Adnan.

This player from Jambi said that the match against the Japanese doubles was an evaluation material for future matches. “When we are under pressure, we have to dare to change the pattern of play. “Earlier the game was monotonous and it was easy for the opponent to anticipate it,” he said.

The women's doubles Lanny Tria Mayasari/Ribka Sugiarto also lost to the Chinese doubles who were also the first seeds Chen King Chen/Jia Yi Fan 15-21 and 14-21.

Men's doubles Muhammad Shohibul Fikri/Bagas Maulana also lost against Thailand's representatives Supak Jomkoh/Kittinupong Kedren with scores of 21-15, 16-21 and 17-21.

Women's singles Putri Kusuma Wardani also failed to win a ticket to the next round because she surrendered to Sun Shuo Yun from Taiwan 12-21 and 12-21.

Men's doubles Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin surrendered to Kim Young Hyuk/Wang Chan, 21-13, 19-21, and 21-23.

Mixed doubles Rinov Rivaldy/Pitha Haningtyas Mentari beat Hiroki Midorikawa/Natsu Saito, 21-13, 14-21, 21-18. In the round of 16, Rinov/Pitha will meet Seo Seung Jae/Chae Yu Jung, who are the fourth seeds.

The women's doubles Meilysa Trias Puspitasari/Rachel Allessya Rose stopped after losing to Yeung Nga Ting/Yeung Pui Lam from Hong Kong, 21-18, 14-21 and 19-21.