Kumamoto Japan Masters 2024: Lanny/Fadia Fall Early

JAKARTA – Women's doubles pair Lanny Tria Mayasari/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti fell in the first round of the 2024 Kumamoto Japan Masters.

Lanny/Fadia failed to maintain their lead and packed their bags early from the event when they played against the third seed from Japan, Nami Matsuyama/Chiharu Shida, with a final score of 21-17, 11-21, and 16-21 on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, noon of Western Indonesian Time (WIB).

"We still have a lot to improve. We want to be able to compete at the top level of women's doubles," said Fadia in a statement received.

This is Lanny/Fadia's second tournament in the BWF World Tour calendar since being reorganized to the current formation.

Previously, the new pair played their first tournament at the 2024 Indonesia Masters II. However, before that, they also appeared at the Indonesia International Challenge which is not counted in the BWF World Tour.

While playing in the Indonesia Masters II 2024, Lanny/Fadia's journey successfully reached the top match. Unfortunately, they lost so they had to be satisfied with being runners-up.

Fadia said that she and her partner had to play against top pairs as often as possible so that they could be more competitive.

"The match against Shida/Matsuyama is also a test of our abilities. This is an important lesson for us," he said.

Lanny/Fadia are the first Indonesian representatives to return home from this BWF Super 500 level event. Overall, Indonesia sent 16 representatives to this tournament.

For the women's doubles sector, Indonesia sent three pairs. The other two pairs are Jesita Putri Miantoro/Febi Setianingrum and Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma/Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi.