Hong Kong Open: It’s All About Shuttle Control
Benyapa and Nuntakarn Aimsaard have adapted nicely to the windy conditions at the Hong Kong Coliseum.
· PREM KUMAR
The Thai sisters were the picture of pronounced composure in their 17-21 25-23 21-14 ousting of top seeds Mayu Matsumoto/Wakana Nagahara from the VICTOR Hong Kong Open 2023 quarterfinals, salvaging the tie from two match points down in the second game.
In the decider, they never relinquished the lead after going 3-2 ahead for their first win in four meetings with the Japanese world No.7s.
The success booked them a semifinal with Tan Pearly/Thinaah Muralitharan, who a few minutes earlier picked up their fifth victory (15-21 21-14 21-19) in as many encounters against the Aimsaards’ compatriots Jongkolphan Kititharakul/Rawinda Prajongjai.