Sunday, June 16, 2013

Eliminated in the Semifinals, Tontowi / Liliyana Apologizes


Tontowi Ahmad / Natsir Liliyana apologizes for failures in Indonesia Open semifinal, Saturday, June 15, 2013. They feel are not in the best performance in the face of Danish pair Joachim Fischer / Christina Pedersen.

In that game, No. 2 mixed doubles pair that world must recognize the benefits Fischer / Pedersen in straight sets 15-21, 14-21. This defeat makes Tontowi / Liliyana failed to advance to the final of the Indonesia Open.

"I'm sorry for this defeat. We know, Indonesia really hope we can get a degree here.'s Homework and challenge for us to learn their game. We have discussed this with the team coach," said Liliyana.

Liliyana himself did not deny the power that the Danish partner. Fischer / Pedersen is a bronze medalist at the Olympics 2012. In the eyes Liliyana, Fischer has a big role in the semifinals.

"Mastery Fischer field above the average. Approximately 70 percent he was able to cover the ball. Individualized her remarkable than China. So, they are not an easy opponent for us.'s What we had anticipated when they met later at the world championships."

Liliyana admits, he did not play well. Difficulties seem to stem their opponents game. "Danish couples want to throw the ball wherever they appear calm. Meanwhile, we continue to be depressed."

"I admit that we under perform.'s Focus and stamina is no problem.'s Just a game we did not run especially after trailing points far enough," said Liliyana.

Similar delivered Tontowi. He felt, indeed opposed to being in the best performance. "The pressure of the opponents is good. Myself under perform. While they played well," he said.

Meanwhile, Fischer / Pedersen said he was happy with their success. "We pay respect to them. That's why, we have to show the best game in the presence of Tontowi / Liliyana. Together we have a chance to win. We've met them 3 times this year, so we know their strengths," said Pedersen

This triumph, making Fischer / Pedersen will face China's mixed doubles pair. Bamboo Curtain country team sent two representatives to the final, Xu Chen / Ma Jin and Zhang Nan / Zao Yunlei. "We do not care if it had to face the Chinese pair. I know this will be a tough game. I hope, the whole stadium was later supported us. We need it," said Pedersen.

Sources:
http://sport.news.viva.co.id/news/read/421042-tersingkir-di-semifinal--tontowi-liliyana-minta-maaf

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