Taipei Times
Date: Sep 08, 2019
By: Staff writer, with CNA
Taiwan’s Chou Tien-chen returns to Shesar Hiren Rhustavito of Indonesia in their Yonex Chinese
aiwan’s Chou Tien-chen returns to Shesar Hiren Rhustavito of Indonesia in their Yonex Chinese Taipei Open men’s singles semi-final in Taipei yesterday.
Photo: Ritchie B. Tongo, EPA-EFE
Photo: Ritchie B. Tongo, EPA-EFE
Taiwan’s world No. 2 Chou Tien-chen yesterday advanced to the finals of the Yonex Chinese Taipei Open after winning his men’s singles semi-final.
The top seed was made to fight for the win by Indonesian world No. 34 Shesar Hiren Rhustavito, but managed to secure a 23-25, 21-10, 21-13 victory in 1 hour, 9 minutes.
In the thrilling first game, Rhustavito started impressively with three consecutive points and held a 8-11 lead before the players switched sides.
Although Chou got back into the game, he was eventually edged out 25-23 in the tiebreaker.
The home crowd urged Chou to an early 11-5 lead in the second game, then after a water break the Taiwanese extended the gap to win 21-10. [FULL STORY]
