Tontowi / Liliyana pulls out of Australian Open Super Series 2014

Tontowi / Liliyana pulls out of Australian Open Super Series 2014

Mainstay Indonesian mixed doubles pair, Tontowi Ahmad / Natsir Liliyana withdrew from the Australian Open Super Series 2014. Tontowi right ankle injury during practice on Tuesday (24/06/2014). 

Injuries to the origin of the PB Djarum Kudus Badminton this makes both must finish its work to be title contenders. Their scheduled match, on Wednesday (25/6) local time, faced 35 ranked pair from America, Phillip Chew / Jamie Subandhi. Automated mixed doubles partner is the United States advanced to the round of 16. 

"At practice yesterday, (Tuesday, 24/6), Tontowi sprained right foot, so his ankle was swollen and he could not compete. After this we will go back to Jakarta and prepare for the tournament BWF World Championships 2014, "said Liliyana Badmintonindonesia.org reported on Wednesday (06/25/2014). 

 

With the withdrawal of Tontowi / Liliyana, then leaving the mixed doubles pair Riky Widianto / Puspita Richi Dili, Markis Kido / Pia Zebadiah Fernaldi Bernadette and Marcus Gideon / Rizki Amelia Pradipta. 

 

Riky / Richi and Kido / Pia will face each other in the second round for a place in the quarterfinal round. Riky / Richi already recorded two losses of the sibling pairs. However, Richi contacted in Sydney claimed that they would seek to avenge the defeat. 

 

"We already know the advantages and disadvantages of each, of course we want to avenge our defeat. In the game tomorrow (Thursday, 06/26/2014), we will try to appear more calm, "said Richi. 

 

"Our target is the semi-finals, but the most important focus in each round. Given the results in the two previous tournaments is not good, "he added. 

 

Meanwhile in the women's singles, Adriyanti Firdasari defeat of Spanish young players, Carolina Marin, 13-21, 15-21. This number leaves Milicent Wiranto who will face top seed from China, Wang Shixian.