The Art Of Badminton

A Despair !

The sharp smash came back alternately. Kevin and Marcus tried not to lift the ball too high especially when Wang Chilin was behind. His smash strength could destroy their defenses in an instant. Wang Chilin's sharp smash was still a big question mark to them.

At the moment to get a point is very difficult. Must engage in a battle of strength and strategy to tens of blows with smash and deadly crossballs. But the Taiwanese couple gained immense strength. I don't know what their motivation is until they don't look as exhausted as Kevin Marcus.

It looks like the Taiwanese pair are working on a plan to get Kevin - Marcus inevitably has to lift the ball high back. Because then the Taiwanese pair would easily earn points from Wang Chilin's deadly smash, which until now was still a mystery.

Lee Yang paved the way for his partner by giving a short ball in front, so that the Indonesian couple raised the ball high back and became Wang Chilin's meal. But Kevin knew Wang Chilin was waiting for a high ball from him. Although kevin's choice was risky, he chose to throw the ball back in front of the net at the risk of being struck by Lee Yang. Sure enough Lee Yang immediately grabbed Kevin's return ball. Lee's Ball Hit was short and sharp until Kevin had to squat to be able to return the ball that flew over his head. Unfortunately Kevin was not high enough to lift the ball that was difficult to return it. The ball hit the net and unfortunately had to fall on his own field. And for the first time, Taiwanese men's doubles pairs have excelled over Indonesian couples 15-14.

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The situation is getting tense. Taiwanese couple now excels over Indonesian couple. Left behind one number in crucial points like this is very dangerous. The Taiwanese pair only needs six more points to subvert the Indonesian pair. If that happens, then this is the first time Taiwan's men's doubles won one of the biggest tournaments in the world, namely the Indonesia Open.

Lee Yang was still the road opener for Wang Chilin. He gave difficult balls to Kevin and Marcus who made his return a liability. Wang Chilin who was now often behind and tasked with executing high rebound balls, was still very careful and did not want to indulge in his secret punch. He seemed careful and smart to save energy and smart to take the right moment to use his secret punch.

There was a moment where Lee Yang was completely crushed by Kevin and Marcus. Smash-smash violently directed Kevin - Marcus to Lee Yang. Nimblely he returned one by one Kevin-Marcus smash balls despite seeming difficulties. Amazingly he could always get out of that predicament. The return ball he hit the lips of the net and again rolled on the field Indonesian couple. Kevin who was in front of the hard-earned took the ball. But Kevin's net game is really great. The ball again rolls beautifully on the net lip and falls towards the opponent's field. Lee Yang did not want to lose, he returned the thin ball crossed very thin on the lips of the net. Kevin is unlikely to take the cross because it is far away, and Marcus has run and drop back his body to reach the ball. The ball was lifted over the net towards the Taiwanese pair's field, but Lee Yang was already waiting at the front, and immediately slashed the ball with a hard blow. The ball glided beautifully in the empty area of the Indonesian couple's field.

The atmosphere looked silent, there was no more roar of joyful cheers from the audience. Everything was cold as if frozen.

Score 16 - 14 for Taiwanese men's doubles pair excellence. Marcus suddenly raised his hand and approached towards the referee. His knees looked scuffed and spit out blood. In matches up to this second, I don't know how many times Marcus had to drop his body to take the ball.

The referee called the medics to clean Marcus's wound.

On this occasion Kevin and a couple from Taiwan also wiped sweat and just rest waiting for medics to finish cleaning and plastering wounds on Marcus' knee.

Rey and Nay no longer talk to each other. Now their feelings are in an uncertain state.

Just as a spectator, Rey was already feeling desperate. He could not imagine what Kevin - Marcus was feeling at the moment.

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The match resumed after medics confirmed that Marcus had only been blisters and could resume the match.

As usual, the Taiwanese men's doubles pair seemed excited, and it emanated from their faces that this match was certain to be won by them.

While Kevin - Marcus walked with a bow without any passion. Rey feels Kevin and Marcus are already in despair.

Lee Yang without waiting for a long time immediately did a perfect service flick. Marcus turned his back and chased the ball. Marcus' return ball seemed a bit of a liability, and was lashed by Lee Yang who was so deft at the front. The ball led to Kevin's area hard, and Kevin managed to return but with no good control, so the ball drifted far back and Wang Chilin was ready to turn off the Indonesian pair. Jumping smash Wang Chilin managed to overshadow the defense of the Indonesian couple and managed to fall between Kevin and Marcus.

Kevin - Marcus just fell silent to see the ball fall between them. They just stared at each other, no communication at all. 17 - 14 for the Taiwanese couple's superiority.

The coach seemed silent. Not once did he give directions from the sidelines. His expression was confusing between resigned or was thinking of a strategy that seemed too late.

It only took four more points for the Taiwanese doubles pair to win the match. If that happens, they will make history as the first men's doubles pair from Taiwan to win the Indonesia Open.

Lee Yang is still serving. It seems like there is no need for a new strategy to break down Kevin's defence - Marcus. Just repeat the same strategy, and they will get points that bring them closer to victory.

Wang Chilin again carried out the attack with his secret jumping smash. The ball quickly went to Marcus's direction, and was immediately blocked hoping to be returned. But what happens, the ball manages to hit Marcus's racket and the goose feathers firmly hit Marcus's racket.

Everyone was stunned by what just happened. What an incredible energy.

Rey and Nay were silent, no longer knowing what to think.

19 - 14 and just two more points Taiwan's men's doubles pair will be champions. While Ganda putra Indonesia did not make any progress. And until here Rey believes that the Indonesian couple is no longer hopeful.

With confidence Lee Yang returned to flick serve. Kevin took the ball with great difficulty. There was no more spirit in him.

The ball flew back to the back. Kevin himself already knew that Wang Chilin was going to do his deadly blow again. He is ready with everything. He just thought this match should be over soon and he wanted to get out of this hell that tormented him.

Wang Chilin's deadly punch shot out so quickly towards Kevin. Because of the very fast of the ball, Kevin did not even have time to lift the racket and immediately his head was hit by the ball hard. Kevin stumbled back and fell.

Everyone in the stadium screamed. Nay suddenly squeezes Rey's wrist while burying her face into Rey's shoulder.

Kevin is still in a fallen position on the field. He lay for a long time staring at the lights that illuminated the field where he was competing. The audience was astonished by what Kevin was doing. Several times the Referee called Kevin to ask about his circumstances but Kevin was just beebaring and speechless. Marcus, who had been beside Kevin, left as if waiting for something to happen.

Kevin looked at Marcus sharply. He woke up from his sleep and approached the referee to let him know he was okay. Kevin pulled over to the sidelines and then opened the jersey he was wearing, then replaced it with his favorite oblong jersey.

It's unclear what Kevin is up to, given the opponent only needs one more point to pick up the win.

But this time Kevin didn't seem to care. Suddenly the gesture and the look in his eyes changed.

He smiled at Marcus as he clenched and raised his hand. Marcus approached with a clenched hand and clashed with his partner.

Rey saw the look in Kevin's eyes that suddenly changed. Like a tiger waking up from its sleep.

"Is it possible that this pair could reverse the situation !" Rey was swept away in her deep mind.