Nguyen Hai Dang Advances to Men's Singles Quarterfinals at Indonesia Masters II 2024
Trang Napie
Sat Nov 02 2024
Vietnamese badminton player Nguyen Hai Dang has clinched a spot in the quarterfinals of the men's singles event at the Indonesia Masters II 2024 after a hard-fought victory over Saran Jamsri from Thailand. This win propels him closer to the prestigious World Tour Finals later this year.
Seeded 5th in the men's singles bracket at WONDR by BNI Indonesia Masters II 2024, Nguyen Hai Dang faced a tough challenge against Saran Jamsri, ranked 120th globally. The match began with Nguyen taking an early lead by scoring six consecutive points to go ahead 7-2. However, a remarkable seven-point streak from his Thai opponent turned the tables, as Jamsri surged to a 16-15 lead. Undeterred, Nguyen Hai Dang maintained his composure and rallied back, securing the first game 21-18.
In the second game, Saran Jamsri proved to be a formidable adversary, swiftly establishing a 7-2 advantage. With an impressive run of scoring 7 out of 8 points, Jamsri comfortably claimed the second game 21-11, setting the stage for a decisive third game. Despite a strong start from Nguyen, who led 6-2 early on, Jamsri once again staged a comeback with a seven-point burst, taking a 9-6 lead.
In a back-and-forth final game, both players exchanged leads until Jamsri surged ahead at 16-11 with another dominant scoring spree. However, Nguyen Hai Dang demonstrated his resilience by clawing back, saving two match points, and eventually securing a thrilling 22-20 victory. With this hard-fought win, Nguyen Hai Dang sets up a clash in the third round against another Thai player, Puritat Arree, ranked 347th globally, with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake.
In the women's singles category, Vu Thi Anh Thu, ranked 140th in the world, suffered a defeat in the first round against Bilqis Prasista from Indonesia, ranked 121st globally. Despite a competitive first game where Prasista staged a remarkable comeback to win 21-19, she dominated the second game to progress into the next round.
Nguyen Hai Dang's impressive performance at the Indonesia Masters II 2024 showcases his determination and skill on the badminton court. As he advances to the quarterfinals, all eyes will be on his upcoming matches as he vies for a coveted spot in the World Tour Finals later this year.