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| badminton player Tommy Sugiarto |
This is the title of the first Grand Prix Gold tournament for Tommy who was none other than the son of former badminton player Icuk Sugiarto. However, this result is achieved with difficulty because they have to subvert the host deputy Hsu Jen Hao in the third round. And must get rid of a fellow representative of Indonesia Sony Dwi Kuncoro, in the semifinals.
"I am very happy with this win, especially since I beat some of the world's best badminton player here," Tommy said as quoted by the official website of the BWF. "I am very confident because it continues to grow this year."
Besides Tommy Sugiarto, Indonesia actually sent two more representatives to the Taiwan Open final. Tantowi Ahmad / Liliyana Natsir in mixed doubles as well as Meiliana Jauhari / Greysia Polii in the women's doubles. However, both couples are stranded by each opponent.
Tontowi / Liliyana as the first seed fallen from the representative of South Korea Ko Sung Hyun / Hye Won Eom. While Meiliana / Greysia must surrender of other South Korean partner, Ha Jung Eun / Kim Min Jung.
Greysia suffered an injury to the shoulder during the third gym and had to be rushed to the Hospital. The couple had to be resigned to Indonesia fell by a score of 17-21 21-18 2-0.
