Rehan/Lisa Can Overcome the Burden
After appearing unsatisfactory at the beginning of the year, Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto/Lisa Ayu Kusumawati can overcome the burden. The world's 15th ranked mixed doubles advanced to the All England semifinals.
BIRMINGHAM, FRIDAY β The sudden change in the composition of the coaching team for the national badminton mixed doubles and the demand for high targets became a heavy burden for Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto/Lisa Ayu Kusumawati, giving them bad results in early 2023. Their efforts to adapt began to bear fruit by reaching the semifinals at the All England.
The semifinal ticket was obtained after Rehan/Lisa defeated Kyohei Yamashita/Naru Shinoya (Japan), with a score of 21-19, 15-21, 21-19, in the quarter-finals at Utilita Arena Birmingham, England, on Friday (17/3/2023) . The victory, gained from the 1 hour 16 minute match was revenge for the defeat of Rehan/Lisa in the first round of the Indonesia Masters in Jakarta, in January.