Hendrawan upsets world No. 1 Gade in Copenhagen

Hendrawan upsets world No. 1 Gade in Copenhagen

COPENHAGEN (Reuters): Indonesia's Hendrawan upset world number one Peter Gade Christensen in straight sets to lead his country to a 3-2 team win over Denmark on Saturday.

Hendrawan, ranked 11 in the world, confounded the 22-year-old Dane with well-disguised shots to win 15-11, 15-11.

"I am disappointed. I should have played better. I lacked my usual attacking style," Gade said.

But he was given few opportunities to get his power game going and suffered his second loss in a row in the three matches he has played against the Indonesian.

The Dane said his surprise defeat would dent his billing as favorite for the up-coming All England championships, a tournament in which he has yet to reach the last eight.

"I will take one match at a time, and not look ahead," he said.

In the women's singles, world number one Camilla Martin of Denmark had little trouble beating Mia Audina 11-6, 11-3.

"I am a bit surprised it was so easy. But it means a lot to beat her," said Martin.

Results

Men's singles: Peter Gade Christensen lost to Hendrawan 11-15, 11-15

Women's singles: Camilla Martin bt Mia Audina 11-6, 11-3

Men's doubles: Michael Soegaard/Jim Laugesen lost to Flandy Limpele/Eng Hian 17- 16, 16-17, 10-15

Women's doubles: Rikke Olsen/Helene Kirkegaard beat Carmelita/Indarti Isolina 14- 17, 15-6, 15-4

Mixed doubles: Jon Holst-Christensen/Ann Joergensen lost to Trikus Heryanto/Minarti Timur 3-15, 8-15