Ginting Through; Christie Falls – Singapore Open: Day 4
Anthony Ginting revved back to form in a breezy win over Chen Long in the quarterfinals of the Singapore Open 2019, on a day that witnessed men’s singles at its best.
· DEV SUKUMAR
Anthony Ginting revved back to form in a breezy win over Chen Long in the quarterfinals of the Singapore Open 2019, on a day that witnessed men’s singles at its best.
Speedy in movement, bite in his smashes, no evidence of self-doubt – these characteristics stood out in Ginting’s 21-8 21-19 win over Chen Long. It was possibly his most authoritative display in a mixed season so far, which has seen him crash out in the first round of the All England and the Malaysia Open, and showcased his return to form after tentative recent performances.
Not many players hold a positive win-loss record over the Olympic champion; Ginting is one of them. His pace and relentless attack proved too hot to handle for Chen, who fell to his sixth loss in nine matches against the Indonesian.