2015 Korea Open Superseries: Ajay Jayaram progresses through to the final

Ajay Jayaram in action

India’s Ajay Jayaram progressed through to his maiden Superseries final after beating World No.7 Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei 21-19 21-15 in the semifinal of the Korea Open Superseries, on Saturday.

The opening game started off on a close note, with both players winning 4 out of the first 8 points before Jayaram took the lead, winning 3 points straight to go 7-4 up. Chen, though, pegged back after that to make it 11-11, from where on it seemed like he would assume control of proceedings, winning 4 points to go 15-11 up. But Jayaram stormed back into the match to make it 16-16 and then turned the tables on Chen at the 17-17 mark, by claiming 4 out of the next 6 points to win the first game 21-19.

Jayaram continued to carry the momentum into the second game, starting off with a 3-0 lead before Chen fought back to make it 3-3. The game started to tilt Jayaram’s way at the 6-6 mark when he won 4 points straight to go 10-6 up.

After the interval mark, though, Chen fought back to win 6 out of the next 8 points to level the scores at 12-12. But the Indian fought back once again and at the 15-15 mark, won 6 points straight to close the game at 21-15 and progress through to his first Superseries final.

He will take on Chen Long of China in the summit clash.

Final Scoreline- Ajay Jayaram beat Chou Tien Chen 21-19 21-15