Singapore Open Super Series 2011, Simon Going, Sony & Tommy tumbles

SINGAPORE - Simon Santoso had to follow the footsteps senior Taufik Hidayat breezed into the second round of Singapore Open Super Series 2011. Unfortunately, Simon steps are not followed other men's singles, Tommy Sugiarto and Sony Dwi Kuncoro who have fallen in the first round on Wednesday (06/15/2011) evening.

Melakoni first round to face tough opponent from Vietnam Nguyen Tien Minh, on Wednesday (06/15/2011) afternoon, Simon had to work extra hard to be able to secure tickets the second half.

Foto: Simon Santoso/Koran SI

In the first set, which appear less consistent Simon must acknowledge excellence Nguyen who won 21-15. However, Simon did not give up and rose in the second set. Despite fierce resistance continues to receive from Nguyen, Simon finally equalized by taking the second set 24-22.

In the decider, Simon, who has started hot, capable of displaying the game best. As a result, after going through a tough game for 1 hour 14 minutes, Simon finally managed to wrap the victory 21-17.

In the second half later, Simon will face the winner between compatriot Dyonisius Hayom Rumbaka which will first deal with Japan's Sho Sasaki trouper.

Unfortunately, Simon was not able to step gemilan single followed by two other sons, Tommy Sugiarto and Sony Dwi Kuncoro. Tommy, son of legendary victory over Indonesia, Icuk Sugiarto helpless when faced with fourth seeded, Peter Hoeg Gade who won two straight sets 21-11 21-16.

Three-quarter money, Sony, which had a long absence due to injured also could not show his best game. Faced with a leading seven from China, Bao Chunlai, Sony was forced to give 21-19 21-13 within 37 minutes.