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Chen Jin suffers early exit in Indonesia Super Series(Xinhua)Updated: 2007-05-10 08:51 It was an unlucky draw for Chinese shuttler Chen Jin to take on local hero Taufik Hidayat in the Indonesia Open Super Series opener Wednesday in Jakarta.
Chen, now ranked third in the world, suffered an early exit from the six-time champion of the tournament.
Taufik entered into the court with high confidence as always when at home events and quickly led 11-1 with attacking play. Hardly making unforced errors, the Asian champion sealed the opening game 21-8.
Chen changed the way he played and tried very hard to prevent Taufik from delivering smashes by frequently putting the shuttlecock in his opponent's left-hand side. The strategy worked as the Indonesian began making mistakes.
The second game ended 21-15 for Chen.
Taufik regained his confidence in the deciding game as Chen had to cope with another pressure: the noisy home crowd. Taufik won 21-15.
"I think Chen played too carefully in his opening match. That gave me a chance to attack," Taufik told reporters shortly after the clash.
Both players now tie 1-1 in their head-to-head matches.
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