KOMPAS.com – Indonesian men’s singles, Jonatan Christie, managed to ensure Indonesia’s victory over Malaysia in the quarter-finals or the top 8 of the 2020 Thomas Cup.
Jonatan Christie ensured Indonesia’s victory after overcoming the Malaysian men’s singles match, Ng Tze Yong, in the third party of the 2020 Thomas Cup quarter-finals which took place at Ceres Arena, Aarhus, Denmark, Friday (15/10/2021) night WIB.
In the match, Jonatan Christie got a fierce fight from Ng Tze Yong.
After going through drama rubber game With a duration of 75 minutes, Jonatan Christie was finally able to beat Ng Tze Yong with a score of 14-21, 21-19, and 21-16.
This result also ensured Indonesia’s victory in the quarter-finals of the 2020 Thomas Cup.
Thomas Indonesia’s team successfully beat Malaysia with a score of 3-0.
Before Jonatan Christie, Indonesia had won two points from Anthony Ginting (men’s singles) and Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo (men’s doubles).
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Thus, Indonesia has the right to advance to the semifinals of the 2020 Thomas Cup, meeting the winner of the duel between Denmark and India.
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The course of the match
Jonatan Christie has the upper hand over the second Malaysian men’s singles, Ng Tze Yong.
Jojo, Jonatan Christie’s nickname, is now ranked seventh in the world, while 21-year-old Ng Tze Yong is ranked 82nd.
Despite being far ahead in rankings, Jojo looked difficult when he met Ng Tze Yong in the 2020 Thomas Cup quarter-finals.
At the beginning of the first game, Jojo had already lost a lot of points. He was overwhelmed by the impressive Ng Tze Yong.
It can be seen that Ng Tze Yong has good positioning skills shuttlecock.
The young badminton player who has the strength of the right hand often makes Jojo die.
Ng Tze Yong also often scores points thanks to Jojo’s difficult placement.
On the other hand, Jojo has not been able to find a way to overcome Ng Tze Yong’s abilities. As a result, he had to give up the first game after trailing 14-21.
Also read: Thomas Cup Results: Anthony Ginting Successfully Revans, Indonesia Vs Malaysia 1-0
In the second gym, Jojo slowly finds a way to overcome Ng Tze Yong’s resistance.
The 2018 Asian Games gold medalist defended better and began to launch attacks frequently.
This brought Jojo ahead from the start of the second game. He reached the interval with an 11-7 advantage.
However, when he reached crucial numbers, Jojo was again under pressure from Ng Tze Yong.
Ng Tze Yong was able to score five consecutive points and was close to Jojo’s score.
Jojo who didn’t want to lose the second gym tried to get out of the pressure.
He managed to make it happen and won the second game with a 21-19 advantage.
Thus, the winner of the duel between Jojo and Ng Tze Yong must be determined through rubber game.
Also read: Thomas Cup, Jojo Recovers Lost Confidence
In the game of determination, Jojo again encountered difficulties. He was 0-3 behind from Ng Tze Yong.
After that, Jojo got up and turned the lead on a 7-6 score.
On the other hand, Ng Tze Yong did not want to lose. He took the lead again from Jonathan Christie.
The situation is heating up the duel between Jojo and Ng Tze Yong.
After scoring a few points, Jojo managed to reach the third game interval with an 11-10 advantage.
Jojo was able to maintain the advantage until he reached match point. He ensured victory after Ng Tze Yong’s last blow widened or out.
Jojo successfully ended the third game against Ng Tze Yong with a score of 21-16.
Thomas Cup 2020 Quarter Final Results, Indonesia Vs Malaysia:
Indonesia vs Malaysia (3-0)
- Men’s singles 1: Anthony Sinisuka Ginting vs Lee Zii Jia (21-15, 21-17)
- Men’s doubles 1: Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo vs Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik (21-17, 16-21, 21-15)
- Men’s singles 2: Jonatan Christie vs Ng Tze Yong (14-21, 21-19, 21-16)
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