Indonesia Open: Tearful Smith Rues ‘Horrific’ Show
A second consecutive defeat to lower ranked opponents in as many weeks left Lauren Smith a frustrated figure at the Bali International Convention Centre.
· DIANNE PIERRE
Smitth and Marcus Ellis were today eliminated in the Indonesia Open 2021 first round by Korean pair Ko Sung Hyun/Eom Hye Won following a 21-13 21-13 defeat.
“It’s not so much the loss, it’s more the performance,” said a tearful Smith.
“I haven’t got anything good to say about the way I performed there. We lost quite horrifically.”