Praveen Jordan/Melati Daeva Oktavianti were eliminated from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after losing to Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong with a score of 17-21, 15-21 in the quarter-finals.
Praveen/Melati won the first point in the duel against Zheng/Huang. But after that Zheng/Huang managed to win five consecutive points which made them turn 5-1 ahead.
Zheng/Huang’s sharp attack puts Praveen/Jasmine under pressure. Zheng/Huang then managed to lead with an 8-2 advantage and continued to be 10-4.
Zheng/Huang also managed to lead by six points, 11-5 in the first game interval.
After the first game interval, Praveen/Melati still had trouble finding a good pattern of play. Several times their rotation did not go well and there were often misunderstandings.
Zheng/Huang managed to add points to create a difference of eight points 14-6 before Zheng Siwei’s serve was fouled by the service judge.
After that moment, Praveen/Melati got three additional points and allowed them to move closer to 10-14. Zheng Siwei’s error added one point for Praveen / Melati at 11-14.
A dropshot from Praveen made it two points, 12-14. Praveen’s smash on the next occasion made the score 13-14. The game of Praveen/Jasmine also seemed to be improving and managed to suppress Zheng/Huang.
The position finally became the same as 14-14 when Zheng/Huang returned the ball out.
Zheng/Huang managed to escape the pressure by taking two additional points. The difference of two points can be maintained by Zheng / Huang until the score becomes 17-15.
Zheng Siwei’s irreversible smash and smashes widened the point difference to 19-15 before they finally got game points at 20-15.
After twice successfully denying game points, Praveen/Melati lost 17-21 in the first game.
Entering the second game, Zheng/Huang again made a good start with a 4-0 advantage. Zheng/Huang maintained the four-point advantage up to 6-2.
Praveen/Melati tried hard not to get left behind at the beginning of the second game. Praveen/Melati’s efforts made them close to one point, 6-7.
However, four consecutive mistakes made by Praveen / Melati made the score 6-11 in the second game interval.
After the interval, Zheng/Huang continued to try to put aggressive pressure on Praveen/Melati. They can lead 13-8 and continue to be 14-10.
Zheng/Huang can hold the four-digit distance up to 16-12. Huang Yaqiong’s strike in front of the net then gave them a 17-12 lead.
Zheng/Huang increased the difference in points to six points at 19-13. Zheng Siwei’s failed service gave Praveen/Melati an opportunity to add points.
However, Zheng/Huang managed to get match points at 20-14. Zheng/Huang finally secured victory at 21-15 after Praveen Jordan’s serve failed.
