Korea Masters 2024: Dejan/Gloria Qualify For Semifinals
JAKARTA - Mixed doubles pair Dejan Ferdinansyah/Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja qualified for the semifinals of the Korea Masters 2024.
They got tickets after winning two straight games 21-18 and 21-12 over fifth seed from Thailand, Rutanapak Oupthong/Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat, on Friday, November 8, 2024.
"Praise God today went smoothly from start to finish, we can play with the pattern we planned. Instructions from the coach and previous evaluations can be done well," said Gloria.
Dejan/Gloria appeared strong in the first game. They were dominant and only faced resistance at the beginning and end of the game.
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In the second game, Dejan/Gloria also performed well. After playing tight before the interval, their points were not overtaken by the opponent at all after 8-8.
"In the second game, you could say it's better for us. So, we are more confident to play. On the other hand, the opponent dies a lot himself," said Gloria.
Dejan/Gloria are the first representatives of Indonesia to qualify for the semifinals of the remaining three representatives in the Super 300 BWF level tournament.
In the semifinals tomorrow, November 9, 2024, Dejan/Gloria will meet co-host Ko Sung-hyun/Eom Hye-won.
The couple qualified for the semifinals after beating Chiu Hsiang Chieh/Lee Chih Chen from China Taipei.