Gregoria Mariska to the Quarter Finals, Get Rid of South Korean Representatives

2023-05-25 07:00:30

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Indonesian women’s singles Gregoria Mariska Tunjung advances to the quarter-finals of the 2023 Malaysia Masters/Photo/PBSI

KUALA LUMPUR – Indonesian women’s singles Gregoria Mariska Tunjung qualify for the quarter-finals Malaysia Masters 2023 . Jorji – Gregoria’s nickname – eliminated South Korean representatives in the top 16 at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Thursday (25/5/2023) afternoon WIB.

Jorji won in two games 21-15 and 21-19 in 36 minutes. With these results, Jorji ensured a ticket to the top 8 of the Super 500 tournament. Jorji will meet the winner between the second seed from China, Wang Zhi Yi against Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt (Denmark).

Jorji took the initiative to attack early in the first game. The 2023 Madrid Spain Masters champion dominated and led 6-3. Variations of cross-ball attacks added points to the world ranked ninth player and closed the first game interval with a score of 11-9.

After the break, Gregoria’s game grew and widened her lead to 15-10 through mature smashes. Had been chased 13-15, but the 23-year-old player closed the first game with a 21-15 win.

In the second game, Gregoria led 5-2 but was chased 5-5 and trailed 6-7. However, Jorji was able to get up and return to a 9-7 lead until he reached the second game interval with an 11-9 advantage.

After the break, Jorji had dropped so Sim got up. The Representative from Gingseng Country also got five consecutive points so they could turn around winning 14-12 and then 16-14.

Jorji was back to find focus. As a result, he equalized 16-16. After fighting fiercely at critical points, the Pelatnas PBSI champion was finally able to lock in his victory in the second game with a score of 21-19.

(sha)