Shesar does not feel physically disturbed at Roland Garros

PARIS – Indonesian men’s singles badminton player Shesar Hiren Rhustavito got out of the pressure and managed to overcome the opponent’s counterattack to ensure he qualifies for the second round of the 2021 French Open .

Competing at the Pierre de Coubertin stadium in Paris on Tuesday (10/26) local time, Shesar, who was the sole representative of the Red and White in the men’s singles sector, defeated Canadian player Brian Yang in the first round with two consecutive matches 21-17, 21-16.

“Alhamdulillah, we can move on to the second round,” Shesar said in an official statement from PBSI.

The world number 20 in badminton is trying to turn the tide and does not want to drag the game into a rubber game. Fortunately, Shesar was able to regain control of the pace of the game and regain the advantage. In his second meeting with Brian, Shesar admitted he had learned a valuable lesson from his 41st ranked opponent. “What I learned from him is the type of game that is based on counter attacks, I have to be wary of his attacks,” said Shesar, who will face Indian Sameer Verma in the second round.

Regarding his participation in Paris, Shesar admitted that he took great care of his physical condition as he had undergone consecutive tournaments since the Sudirman Cup (Finland), the Thomas Cup and the Danish Open.

Even though he has fought in three tournaments in a month, Shesar has admitted that he still feels good and is ready to compete even if he has to fight alone in this Super 750 tournament because Anthony Sinisuka Ginting and Jonatan Christie had to step down due to the size. injuries.

Gregoria lolos

Shesar’s footsteps were also followed by the ladies ‘singles of Gregoria Mariska Tunjung and the ladies’ doubles by Nita Violina Marwah / Putri Syaikah.

Gregoria advanced after beating Danish seventh seed Mia Blichfeldt 21-13, 21-12 in a game that lasted 30 minutes. Meanwhile, Nita / Putri won over Denmark’s representatives Amalie Magelund / Freja Ravn, 21-16, 21-12. Even though they won, Nita said they still have to adapt to the conditions on the pitch.

Without Greysia Polii / Apriyani Rahayu, Indonesia only fielded two pairs in the women’s doubles sector at the Super 750 level badminton tournament. Besides Nita / Putri, there was also Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti / Ribka Sugiarto who s ‘is easily imposed against Irish pair Kate Frost / Moya Ryan with a score of 21-11, 21-13 in 28 minutes.

Unfortunately, Fadia / Ribka’s move was not followed by mixed doubles, Rinov Rivaldy / Pitha Haningtyas Mentari who lost to third seed from Japan, Yuta Watanabe / Arisa Higashino 12-21, 16-21. As for Praveen Jordan / Melati Daeva Oktavianti until this news is revealed, they will only face Malaysia’s representatives, Chen Tang Jie / Pech Yen Wei.

Doubles Marcus Fernaldi Gideon / Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo also qualified for the second round without having to compete after the decision to withdraw Danish doubles Joel Eipe / Rasmus Kjaer.

Meanwhile, Hendra Setiawan / Mohammad Ahsan will face Japan’s representatives Keiichiro Matsui / Yoshinori Takeuchi. I / S-2

Editor : Sriyono

Writer : Benny Mudesta Putra