Advance to Quarter Final, Nitya/Gresyia are still Adapting

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Nitya Krishinda Maheswari/Gresyia Polii made a huge leap to go to quarter final of BCA Indonesia Open Super Series Premier (BIO) 2015. Winning over Puttita Supajirakul/Sapsiree Taerattanachai from Taiwan in a two game straight, 22-20, 21-17, Thursday (4/6), Greysia admitted she still needs time to play at the indoor stadium.

The first set, Greysia said she was a bit rushy to attack. Despite their lead, they haven't coped the situation with what the coach tells them to.

“But in the second l set, we knew what to do. We had to be calmer to be able to control the shuttlecock. The coaxh informed us our opponents are good in long rally. Had we lost focus. we would have been lost," Greysia added.

Greysia also added that would be one thing to evaluate before fighting in the quarter final. No matter what the court condition will be, she must focus and concentrate.

“Communicating with Nitya was rather difficult since the stadium was noisy. I couldn't hear what Nitya said. So no matter what happens tomorrow, we have to focus, making another adjustment, especially the crowd is going to be more jubilant," 2014 ASEAN Games gold medalist added .

Nitya said Greysia and she will try to be well prepared for tomorrow's match. They also stated they would play as the coach wants them to play.

Nitya/Greysia will take on China's representatives, Luo Ying/Luo Yu for a ticket to semifinal, Friday (5/6). The last encounter was at Malaysia Open 2015 where the Indonesian pair suffered a defeat 12-21 and 19-21, and Swiss Open 2014 where they scored a victory.

“Anything is possible. We are ready whoever our opponent will be. Taking on Chinese doubles, we are ready to revenge the defeat in Malaysia," Greysia said. Luo Ying/Luo Yu stunned South Korean Chang Ye Na/Jung Kyung Eun 21-16 and 21-17.

Unlucky for the other women's doubles pair, Keysha Nurvita Hanadia/Devi Tika Permatasari failed to secure a place in the next round after stunned by the Danish third seeded Christinna Pedersen/Kamila Rytter Juhl 14-21 and 9-21.