Chico Relieved to Pass First Round Pressure of China Masters 2024

Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo successfully advanced to the round of 16 of the 2024 China Masters . Chico admitted that he was relieved because he was able to get through the pressure of the first round.
Chico faced Priyanshu Rajawat in the first round on Tuesday (11/19/2024). Chico needed 74 minutes to defeat the Indian representative with a score of 22-24, 21-13, 21-18.

But it's not just his opponents who are difficult, Chico apparently has his own burden every time he plays in a BWF tournament. Following Chico's defeat in the first round in four consecutive tournaments, including at the Japan Masters a week ago.

"It's a relief to be able to get through the first round with a win, and get out of the pressure after in the last few tournaments I always stopped in this round," said Chico in his statement via PBSI.
"In some tournaments I always feel nervous, whether I can get through the first round or not but thank God today I was able to win the match."

"The turning point was actually last week when I competed in the Kumamoto Masters. Although I still lost in the first round, I felt quite satisfied with my performance. It was not like before in these two tournaments where in terms of playing style it was not included," he said.

In fact, Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo was able to get through it well today. Although in the first game he was left behind by his opponent. Even in the third game, he almost lost.

"When I was behind in the third game, I tried to stay confident with my playing style, to stay confident in myself. After the interval, the side of the court was more comfortable to organize and control the course of the match. In addition, I tried to be more resilient and better serve his long game," said Chico.