"Nguyễn Hải Đăng Shines in Indonesia Masters Super 100 II Quarterfinals"
Conor Hudson
Sat Nov 02 2024
Vietnamese badminton player Nguyễn Hải Đăng, dubbed "Tiểu Momota," advances to the quarterfinals of the Indonesia Masters Super 100 II amidst an exciting battle for a spot in the World Tour Finals 2024. Let's dive into his impressive performance against Thai player Puritat Arree in the recent match.
Nguyễn Hải Đăng, seeded 5th in the men's singles at the Indonesia Masters II, secured his spot in the quarterfinals after defeating 21-year-old Thai player Puritat Arree, ranked 347th in the world, with a score of 21-18, 21-12. Despite the ranking gap, it was not an easy win for "Tiểu Momota." In the first game, Arree took an early lead of 4-3, but Nguyễn Hải Đăng rallied back with a fantastic 5-point streak. However, Arree quickly caught up and the score was tied at 8-8 with a 4-point run. The match continued with intense rallies until the Thai player led 18-17. In a crucial turn of events, Nguyễn Hải Đăng scored 4 consecutive points to win the first game.
Moving on to the second game, Nguyễn Hải Đăng took a commanding 6-2 lead with a 5-point streak, leaving Arree struggling to keep pace. Extending his lead to 12-4 with another 5-point surge, "Tiểu Momota" imposed a sense of desperation on his opponent. With a string of 6 consecutive points, Nguyễn Hải Đăng surged ahead 19-8. Despite Arree's final efforts, he could only reach double digits before ultimately losing the game 12-21.
Nguyễn Hải Đăng's impressive performance in the Indonesia Masters Super 100 II quarterfinals showcases his skill and determination as he vies for a spot among the top players in the prestigious tournament. The "Tiểu Momota" nickname seems fitting for this rising badminton star from Ho Chi Minh City, raising hopes for his continued success on the international stage.