Ihsan Packs Up Early

Ihsan Maulana Mustofa (PB Djarum)
Ihsan Maulana Mustofa (PB Djarum)
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Indonesia's men's singles player, Ihsan Maulana Mustofa, had to stop early at the BCA Indonesia Open (BIO) Superseries Premier 2017 after the defeat in the first round of qualifying this afternoon, Monday (12/6). Ihsan was stunned by Hong Kong Wei Nan, 21-15, 18-21 and 13-21.

When met the media crew after the match, the 2016 BIO semifinalist said he was not able to enjoy the match so he cannot play at his best.

"I couldn't get the feel in the match, so I did not enjoy it and made blunders. In the first game, it is my opponent who was uncertain, but it turned out I couldn't survive the next game," said Ihsan.

After the defeat, Ihsan will focus on the next game. Ihsan is listed at the Australian Open which will take place next week.

"After that I will do a lot more practice, and God's Will, I am going fly to Australia because I have been listed, but maybe I have to compete in lower levels like GPG or GP in the future," said Ihsan.

Thus, Ihsan can't achieve his last year's BIO where he could step up to the semifinals.