India Open: Missing Momota, Says Ginting
A focussed Anthony Sinisuka Ginting held off a strong challenge from young gun Li Shi Feng to make the semifinals of the YONEX SUNRISE India Open 2023. The Indonesian exuded calmness even after winning the final…
· DEV SUKUMAR
A focussed Anthony Sinisuka Ginting held off a strong challenge from young gun Li Shi Feng to make the semifinals of the YONEX SUNRISE India Open 2023. The Indonesian exuded calmness even after winning the final point – there was no elaborate celebration.
Despite the Chinese staying close in the third, Ginting didn’t give any hint of self-doubt as he wrapped up the quarterfinal 21-11 17-21 21-18. Next up will be either Kunlavut Vitidsarn or Loh Kean Yew as he sniffs his first Super 750/1000 title since the China Open in 2018.
“I really, really want to be a champion,” said the world No.3. “Every player wants to be champion in every tournament but it is not easy to get it. So that’s why I try so hard to keep focus from the first round. Every single match. Like today, I was thinking I was playing the final, because every player in men’s singles is really tough.”