Shocking, Kevin/Greysia Stunned First Seed

Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, Greysia Polii
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Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo / Greysia Polii won over Zhang Nan / Zhao Yunlei in the first round of Bank Indonesia Open Super Series Premier (BIOSSP) 2014. Taking place at Senayan stadium, Jakarta, new Red and White mixed doubles pair stunned China's first seed in one hour nine minutes, 15 - 21, 21-18, 23-21, Wednesday (18/6).

This victory is clearly shocking for the beginning of BIOSSP 2014 and for badminton lovers in the world. Moreover, as a new pair, this is Kevin / Greysia debut in Super Series Premier level tournament.

It was not easy; they had to play three sets to overcome the China's top seed. Playing aggressively, they managed to find a way to get out from pressure and to assure their epic victory.

"Zhang/Zhao is an amazing pair, but I have the confidence to beat them," Kevin stated right after the match. "We also played without pressure, yet we are motivated to win," he added. Although predicated as junior, Greysia said that Kevin didn't hesitate to communicate and give input about her style of playing.

"I had this feeling that we could stole the second game. In the third game we tried to stay away from pressure in order to secure the point," Greysia said.