(Approaching BIO2017) Can Misaki/Ayaka Defend Their Title?

Misaki Matsutomo/Ayaka Takahashi di Podium BIO 2016
Misaki Matsutomo/Ayaka Takahashi di Podium BIO 2016
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Young world's first women's doubles pair from Japan, Misaki Matsutomo/Ayaka Takahashi are ones of the many world players performing at BCA Indonesia Open (BIO) Superseries Premier 2017 which will be held at Plenary Hall, Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), starting from June 12 to 18, 2017.

The gold medalists at 2016 Rio Olympic will take on a more inferior Chinese doubles, Huang Yaqiong/Yu Xiaohan, in BIO's first round. Although far more inferior in terms of rank, the Japanese pair admitted they would prepared seriously.

"We will prepare a specific strategy to play at Indonesia Open and try to play optimally in every match. We also have to change our mindset in Indonesia, we really have to prepare and hopefully we are able to go through our opponent from China in the first round," said Ayaka.

Misaki/Ayaka had a good record at 2016 BIO. They managed to become the champion after stunning Yu Yang/Tang Yuanting from China, 21-15, 8-21 and 21-15.

Will Misaki/Ayaka successfully defend their title at BIO 2017?