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Kashyap falters at semifinals of Indonesia Open

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 24 2013 | 1:49 AM IST

The World number 26 Indian was erratic and also struggled at the nets to go down 15-21 12-21 to Simon in a 46-minute match at Istora Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.

Kashyap matched Simon initially but the Indonesian broke the Indian's game plan and moved into the break at 11-10. Simon varied the pace of the rallies and pushed Kashyap into commiting mistakes to lead 14-13.

Simon had a better idea of the court and made some sound line judgements. With Kashyap faltering at the nets and his strokes going wide, it allowed Simon to enjoy a five-point cushion at 20-15. Another mistake with a cross court net shot and Simon was leading the match 1-0.

In the second game, Kashyap opened up an early lead at 6-3 but Simon clawed back with three consecutive points but the Indian used his smashes and drops to restore the lead at 9-8.

But Simon once again wrested a 11-9 lead at the break.

With Kashyap struggling with his net play and inaccurate strokes, Simon moved to a 15-11 lead. The Indian was also late in reacting to some shots as Simon reeled off five straight points to move to the match point at 20-12 and with Kashyap failing to judge a drop shot, it was all over for the Indian.

Kashyap will next play in the Singapore Open from June 19-24 at Singapore City.

  

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First Published: Jun 16 2012 | 5:05 PM IST

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