Thrilling Win for Adcocks – Indonesia Masters: Day 1
England’s Chris Adcock and Gabrielle Adcock survived a close call today, recovering from match point down to secure their place in the second round of the DAIHATSU Indonesia Masters 2020.
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The England duo trailed 13-16 in the third game against Takuro Hoki and Wakana Nagahara, with the Japanese edging ahead to match point. However, the Adcocks reeled off the last three points for a memorable 19-21 21-16 22-20 victory.
Compatriots Marcus Ellis/Lauren Smith also enjoyed a first round win, thwarting a late first game charge by Russia’s Rodion Alimov/Alina Davletova, 21-17 21-10.
It was a year ago that Tontowi Ahmad’s successful partnership with Liliyana Natsir came to an end with her retirement. Today Ahmad – after an underwhelming 2019 with Winny Oktawina Kandow – embarked on a fresh partnership with women’s doubles specialist Apriyani Rahayu and qualified to the main draw of the Indonesia Masters 2020.