India’s RMV Gurusaidutt crashed out of the opening round of the 2015 Chinese Taipei Open, after losing Shesar Rhustavito of Indonesia 23-21 21-17 in the opening round on Wednesday.
Game 1 saw a topsy-turvy beginning, but at the 4-4 mark, it was the Indonesian, who took the lead, winning 3 points straight to go 7-4 up. The Indian, though, got the lead back, thanks to a 5 -point streak to got 8-7 up.
following that, both players continued to exchange leads, until at the 20-18 mark, where Gurusaidutt won three points consecutively to go 21-20 up and seal a match point. But unfortunately for the Indian, Rhustavito won three points on the trot after that, to take the game 23-21.
Despite, that close loss, Gurusaidutt began on a positive note in the second game, racing away to a 7-2 lead, but the Indonesian came roaring back into the contest, first winning 5 points straight to tie the game at 7-7. Both players then exchanged leads until the 11-11 mark, when the Indonesian began taking control of the match, winning points continuously and putting pressure on his opponent. He eventually sealed the game and the match to knock Gurusaidutt out.
Final Scoreline- Shesar Rhustavito(INA) beat RMV Gurusaidutt(IND) 23-21 21-17