JAKARTA - Mixed doubles pair Rinov Rivaldy/Lisa Ayu Kusumawati secured tickets to the semifinals of the Indonesia Masters 2025 after playing a dramatic three set.
They escaped after coming back from behind the first set to beat Hoo Pang Ron/Cheng Su Yin (Malaysia) with a score of 21-23, 21-11, and 21-19 on Friday, January 24, 2025.
"I'm very happy that I was finally able to advance to the semifinals. So, sad and touched," Lisa said in a press conference after the match.
This is the first Super 500 BWF semifinal ticket in Lisa's career. Interestingly, he got that in the second tournament with his new partner.
"I'm really happy that for the first time I can get a semifinal in Super 500," said Lisa.
Rinov/Lisa are a new concoction couple. This is their second tournament as a couple after the India Open 2025 last week, where they immediately lost in the first round.
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Rinov/Lisa recorded a brilliant performance in this match. They are on the verge of defeat after trailing 14-18 in the third game.
However, surprisingly they were able to get out of the pressure slowly and forced their opponents to only add one point.
Rinov/Lisa were the first representatives of Indonesia to penetrate the last four after the defeat of Febriana Dwi Puji Kusuma/Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi and the resignation of Gregoria Mariska Tunjung.
Gregoria withdrew hours before the quarter-final match against South Korea's singles Sim Yu-jin.
Rinov/Lisa will meet Hiroki Midorikawa/Natsu Saito in the semifinals tomorrow. The Japanese pair qualified for the semifinals after beating Goh Soon Huat/Lai Shevon Jemie (Malaysia).
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