Djarum Sirnas 2012 - Indonesia National Circuit

[badMania]

With the absence of the top BD U-19 pairs from Djarum & Jaya Raya, the Taruna division is dominated by pairs that are still 15-16 yo!

The top 2 seeds are undoubtedly R. Eka Fajar Kusuma/Rian Swastedian (3 Sirnas titles in U-17 last year) and Jeka Wiratama/Raffidias Akhdan Nugroho (2 Sirnas titles in U-17 last year). I expect the 2 pairs to meet each other in the Final.

The dark horses are: Hantoro/Arsya Isnanu Ardi Putra (won the Astec Open title late last year in U-17) and Rizko Azuro/Wildan Atmaja (2 Sirnas titles in U-17 last year). Rizko/Wildan beat Tedi Supriadi/Yantony Edi Saputra (won the Pertamina Open title last year in U-17) in 3 tight-sets.

In general, I will expect these 4-5 promising young pairs to dominate the scene in BD U-19 IF the top 3 U-19 pairs are promoted to Dewasa division. Also, with the promotion of those above mentioned pairs from U-17 to U-19, the scene in BD U-17 is completely new this year. There's no particularly eye-catching new pairs from either Jaya Raya or Djarum.

[badMania]

MD Dewasa is also kinda "boring" with the absence of Didit Juang Indrianto/Praveen Jordan. The imminent departure of Fernando Kurniawan and Dandi Prabudita to HKG & Singapore respectively will mean that Wifqi Windarto will need to find a new partner. I also saw that Rizky Susanto is now already in Singapore. What about Rizky Yanu Kresnayandi....is he going to Singapore too (as Hau-Ge reported)?

Fernando Kurniawan/Wifqi Windarto actually had a productive 2011, winning one IC title (Vietnam IC), and runner-up in another one (White Nights International) plus 3 Domestic titles (Candra Wijaya Men's Doubles Championships, Sirnas Jatim Open and BNI Astec Open). They also finished as runner-ups in 2 other Sirnas (Sirnas Jakarta Open & Sulawesi Open) and semi-finalist in the Kejurnas, 2 other Sirnas (Sirnas Bengkulu Open & Sumatera Open), and the Pertamina Open. Their worst domestic result is QF in Sirnas Bandung.

If the news is true, PB Djarum will be left with 4 senior pairs: the ever-green Rian Sukmawan/Rendra Wijaya, Didit Juang Indrianto/Praveen Jordan, Seiko Wahyu Kusdianto/Rangga Yove Rianto, Wifqi Windarto and Albert Saputra.

What about Kenas Adi Heryanto/Sigid Sudrajat?

The newly recruited Pelatnas back-up pairs are also absent as usual (whom I think should be fielded in Sirnas!).

[Sandy]

Interesting match on video Devi Yunita vs Fitriani

Fitriani is shorter than Devi but her smash & drop shot so sharp & powerfull. As I said Devi's footwork is good, she can cover the court side by side

[Sandy]

born 98 or 99 ??
good to know we have another talent
i hope she is good

Born 99
Serena played in U-13 last year, so do these players : Gregoria, Gabriela, Aurum & Jauza

[fathonezic]

Interesting match on video Devi Yunita vs Fitriani

Fitriani is shorter than Devi but her smash & drop shot so sharp & powerfull. As I said Devi's footwork is good, she can cover the court side by side

Fitriani has to work harder on her backhand, quite weak....
Devi Yunita looks very good. so fast.... i am happy to see both. looks like our future in GS is better now ....

[Sandy]

GS U-15, good match on SF GM vs GM, Gregoria Mariska vs Gabriela Moningka. I guess the winner will against Sarah Christine in Final.

GS U-17, I hope Final : Meirisa Cindy vs Devi Yunita

GS U-19, I hope Final : Berliyan Sudrajat vs Setyana Mapassa

In BS, only take hope on Jonathan Christie to win in BS U-19.

[fathonezic]

GS U-15, good match on SF GM vs GM, Gregoria Mariska vs Gabriela Moningka. I guess the winner will against Sarah Christine in Final.

GS U-17, I hope Final : Meirisa Cindy vs Devi Yunita

GS U-19, I hope Final : Berliyan Sudrajat vs Setyana Mapassa

In BS, only take hope on Jonathan Christie to win in BS U-19.

hmm... will be interesting if Jonathan can beat Fikri Ihsandi....

[Sandy]

The 1st match is big boring, some of viewers asked why Sirnas broadcast allways showed MS Final again and again.

Order of play of Saturday, February 25, 2012										
		Time	Draw				Score			Duration
GOR RUDY RESNAWAN - 1 TVRI COURT										
	1.	Starting at 2:00 PM	Tunggal Dewasa Putra-TDA 		-					
	2.	Followed by	Tunggal Remaja Putri-TRI 		-					
	3.	Followed by	Ganda Taruna Putra-GTA 		-					
	4.	Followed by	Ganda Remaja Putri-GRI 		-					
	5.	Followed by	Ganda Dewasa Putra-GDA 		-					
GOR RUDY RESNAWAN - 2										
	1.	Starting at 2:00 PM	Ganda Dewasa Campuran-GDC 		-					
	2.	Followed by	Tunggal Taruna Putri-TTI 		-					
	3.	Followed by	Tunggal Taruna Putra-TTA 		-					
	4.	Followed by	Ganda Remaja Putra-GRA 		-					
	5.	Followed by	Ganda Taruna Putri-GTI 		-					
GOR RUDY RESNAWAN - 3										
	1.	Starting at 2:00 PM	Ganda Taruna Campuran-GTC 		-					
	2.	Followed by	Tunggal Pemula Putra-TPA 		-					
	3.	Followed by	Tunggal Pemula Putri 		-					
	4.	Followed by	Ganda Pemula PutrA-GPA 		-					
GOR RUDY RESNAWAN - 4										
	1.	Starting at 2:00 PM	Ganda Remaja Campuran-GRC 		-					
	2.	Followed by	Tunggal Dewasa Putri-TDI 		-					
	3.	Followed by	Tunggal Remaja Putra-TRA 		-					
	4.	Followed by	Ganda Pemula Putri-GPI 		-

[miksss]

YAWN.....

They are going to broadcast the MS match. YAWN..... I even didn't interested at all to follow the result in MS open division. LOL

[Sandy]

Final TV court, GS U-15 replaced by XD U-19
It's ok since Devi Yunita & Meirisa Cindy were out in SF.

Praying hard, Pleasssse MS replaced by GS U-19. Berliyan vs Setyana match is more more interesting than we watch Fauzi Adnan, Senatria, etc again and again boooring

[miksss]

Well done Berliyan Sudrajat!! She knocked out the top seed Rina Andriani in 3 sets eventhough she hold match point at 20-19 in second set. And the dream final happen, Berliyan vs Setyana in final

Will support Berliyan to clinch her first U-19 title in Sirnas!

[miksss]

While in GS U-15, Gregoria Mariska continue her gallant run, top seed Sarah Christin is out, will Gregoria win the title? Let's see.

[miksss]

Interesting match on video Devi Yunita vs Fitriani

Fitriani is shorter than Devi but her smash & drop shot so sharp & powerfull. As I said Devi's footwork is good, she can cover the court side by side

Fitriani has to work harder on her backhand, quite weak....
Devi Yunita looks very good. so fast.... i am happy to see both. looks like our future in GS is better now ....

Yeah, Devi has height advantage. First time to saw Fitriani, agree that her smash is powerful,got sharp dropshot, and fast footwork too, hope she will grow taller

[badMania]

The BD Taruna Final is as expected, the big clash between the top 2 seeds from Jaya Raya vs Djarum. Let's see if Jeka Wiratama/Rafiddias Akhdan Nugroho can lift their first Taruna title this year.

Results against R. Eka Fajar Kusuma/Rian Swastedian last year:
- WIN at Sirnas Jakarta Open U17 FINAL (21-18, 21-15)
- LOSE at Sirnas Jatim Open U19 QF (21-23, 18-21)

[fathonezic]

The BD Taruna Final is as expected, the big clash between the top 2 seeds from Jaya Raya vs Djarum. Let's see if Jeka Wiratama/Rafiddias Akhdan Nugroho can lift their first Taruna title this year.

Results against R. Eka Fajar Kusuma/Rian Swastedian last year:
- WIN at Sirnas Jakarta Open U17 FINAL (21-18, 21-15)
- LOSE at Sirnas Jatim Open U19 QF (21-23, 18-21)

in term of attacking play, i think Jeka/Raffi is better than Fajar/Rian. but in term of defensive play and skill, Fajar/Rian is better.

whether Jeka/Raffi win or not tomorrow, i still think Jeka/Raffi has better future compare to Fajar/Rian. Let see their development years ahead. I am a fan of Fajar actually, he has a very good skill, but has height problem.

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As i expected, Eska Rivan Jaya have made 2 upsets so far. Let see how he fare against Endrue Tampi tomorrow.

[fathonezic]

It's interesting to watch how Fikri Ihsandi play against Feby Ardiansyah Ramadhan.
Fikri looks to have a good improvement.
now he has many variations in his shots and looks much better in attacking play.
More powerful compare to last year in my opinion.
It will be better if Fikri can overcome his weaknesses in defence.

Regeneration in MS looks very good in years ahead.
It will boost the competition for Pelatnas spot and push Pelatnas player to give a performance every time they are given an opportunity because there are plenty of players who are ready to take their Pelatnas spot if they do not perform.

[Bhinneka]

looks like mutiara bandung continues to produce some excellent seeds in GS, in the name of Linda Mutiara Pertiwi and Sinta Arum

Good to see that.