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Indonesian men’s singles athlete,
Yohanes Saut Marcellyno
, had a nosebleed in the match against Riko Takei in the first round or last 32
Korea Masters 2025
, at Wonkwang University Cultural and Sports Center, Jeonbuk, Wednesday (5/11).
Yohanes took 64 minutes to beat Takei in a three-game match with a score of 21-16, 11-21 and 21-13.In the second game, Yohanes experienced a nosebleed.
“Praise God, I am very happy to be able to overcome today’s challenge. I had a nosebleed, but I was able to find a gap to get ahead of my opponent,” said Yohanes, quoted from a written statement by PBSI.
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The story of the Yohanes vs Takei match is not only in the second game.In the deciding game, Yohanes fell behind before being able to ensure victory to advance to the third round.
“I was left behind in the third game, but I was able to regain my focus and confidence. The key to winning today is a fighting spirit that doesn’t go out, keep trying and trying,” explained Yohanes.
In the round of 16, Yohanes will meet a player from Singapore, Jason Teh Jia Heng, who is the first seed in the Super 300 level tournament.
The world number 102 badminton player is aware that Jason is in good form, but Yohanes has also beaten the world number 26 player in their only meeting at the 2023 Guwahati Masters.
“Tomorrow we meet the first seed from Singapore. This year his performance is quite good, but I will try my best. Nothing is impossible, I have also won against him,” said Yohanes.
Compared to Jason Teh, who has only played once, Yohanes has played three times because he had to pass the qualifying round.Before defeating Takei, Yohanes defeated Wang Yue Hang and Kim Hae Deun.
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