KOMPAS.com – The world number 1 pair Marcus Fernaldi Gideon / Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo stepped firmly into the quarter-finals of the French Open 2021 on Friday (10/29/2021) early morning WIB.
Marcus/Kevin overcame the challenge of German representatives Mark Lamsfuss/Marvin Seidel with a score of 21-19, 21-16 at Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Paris, France.
The match which lasted only 33 minutes was Marcus/Kevin’s first appearance at the 2021 French Open.
Marcus/Kevin did not play in the first half because their opponents, Joel Eipe/Rasmus Kjaer (Denmark), decided to withdraw.
The win keeps their 100 percent record against Mark Lamsfuss/Marvin Seidel.
FIRST GIM
Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo started the match impressively and led 4-1.
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Despite being chased to 13-14 through the fast tempo game of Lmasfuss/Seidel, Marcus/Kevin responded well and produced game point through a score of 20-17.
The German opponent had twice thwarted the Minions’ efforts to lock up the first match.
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However, Marcus’ hard shot became decisive after failing to anticipate.
SECOND GIM
Marcus/Kevin brought good momentum from the first game to create an early advantage in the next game.
Marcus / Kevin scored three consecutive points to lead 3-0. This time, they didn’t want to lose in a shootout at the front of the net.
The German pair had put up a fierce resistance by collecting four consecutive points and even entering the second half of the second game with a 9-11 advantage.
However, Marcus / Kevin stepped on the gas pedal and forced the opponent to defend away from the net.
A barrage of attacks from the Minions resulted in four straight points to make it 16-12.
Kevin’s drop shot, which was joined by a hard smash by Marcus, created match points for the Indonesian pair with a difference of four points.
Continued pressure that led to a deadly smash from Marcus ensured the victory for Marcus / Kevin.
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