Get Rid of Hong Kong Player, Fitriani Escaped Second Round

Badminton news - Fitriani secured a place in the second round of Indonesia Open 2017. The country's best single daughter beat Hong Kong's Cheung Ngan Yi.

In the match at the Plenary Hall Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) on Tuesday (13/6/2017), Fitriani defeated Cheung Ngan Yi (Hong Kong) with a score of 21-16, 16-21, 21-15. The victory was obtained Fitriani within an hour and six minutes.

The victory was the first victory in three duel dilakoni. Fitri was previously beaten by Ngan Yi who is currently 14th in the world at the Macau Open Grand Prix Gold 2015 and at the 2016 Uber Cup.

"My personal goal is to take revenge from Cheung, alhamdulillah can win.In the first game I 'lost the wind', so I was more directed the ball into the middle of the field, can not get to the edges of the field.While in the second game, I 'won Wind 'and even in a hurry, the more confident the opponent, "said Fitriani after the game.

"In the third game, I appear more focused, more patient, and try to play like the first game," he added.

With this result, the women's singles sector managed to pass two representatives into the second round. Previously, Gregoria Mariska also qualified for the second round after defeating Chen Yufei (China), with the score 17-21, 21-19, 21-19. Unfortunately, Hanna Ramadini and Dinar Dyah Ayustine stalled in the first round.

"The coach (Minarti Timur and Jeffer Rosobin) gives support to be more patient and do not rush.After the match, the coach told us that in the middle of the field is the wind is difficult, so it is important to enter the ball first," said Fitriani.

"Tomorrow I will face Sung Ji Hyun (Korea), hopefully it will be smooth," said Sung, a high-pit player, so his blows are sharp and I should be more prepared with the movement on the ground and more tight defense.