India Open: ‘Trying to Get Back on Track’
It was a close shave for the Minions on Thursday as they saved match point to make the quarterfinals of the YONEX SUNRISE India Open 2023.
· DEV SUKUMAR
The long-time world No.1 duo, currently in 19th place, had their hands full against Chinese duo Ren Xiang Yu/Tan Qiang, but managed to hold them off 23-21 in the third game.
“We were lucky, they played very well. It was a very difficult match for us, they were attacking and defending well, and it was so hard for us to get through their defence,” said Marcus Fernaldi Gideon.
Having undergone surgery last April on both ankles, and subsequently struggling to find the form that defined the duo’s successes, Gideon said he was hopeful of occupying the top pedestal of championships once again.