Panji to Challenge Denmark for a Main Round Ticket

Panji Ahmad Maulana
Panji Ahmad Maulana
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It only takes one single victory for Indonesia's Panji Ahmad Maulana to be able to the main round of the BCA Indonesia Open (BIO) Superseries Premier 2017 following his success in the first round of qualifying this Monday afternoon (12/6). He stunned Thailand's Suppanyu Avihingsanon with 21-17 and 21-17.

"I knew my opponent's style, unlike in the previous meeting where I made blunders, this time I played more patiently," Panji explained.

"Moreover, I am also motivated to improve my world rank and take the chance to compete in this big tournament. BIOSSP 2017 is my first premiere level tournament," Panji said.

In a battle for the main round today, Panji will challenge Denmark's Emil Holst. In his first encounter with Emil, Panji said he would be careful.

"As far as I know, he (Holst) is an attacker, I need to be better prepared. There is still a lot to be improved, for instance, I have to focus more and avoid making own mistakes," he concluded.

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