JAKARTA Anthony Sinisuka Ginting lost against Kodai Naraoka in the first round of Japan Open 2025, which was his comeback tournament after being absent since the beginning of the year.
Ginting lifted his suitcase from the tournament after losing two straight sets 13-21 and 19-21 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, morning WIB.
"First, give thanks to be able to return to the match well and without injury."
"It's quite different atmosphere and feel in matches or training. Honestly, six months of taking a break from the tournament is not a short time, but earlier tried as much as possible from his thoughts and focus," said Ginting.
The bronze medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has only played his second tournament this year in Japan due to shoulder problems disturbing him after appearing at the Malaysia Open in January 2025.
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The result of fighting the seventh seed Kodai Naraoka was his first defeat from their total four meetings in competitive events.
Ginting got the previous three victories over Kodai in their meetings at the Singapore Open and Hylo Open 2022 as well as the BWF World Tour the following year.
"The initial goal is indeed to restore feelings, but that doesn't mean they are careless. So, we are still trying to implement the strategy that has been discussed with the coach," said the 28-year-old badminton player.
Ginting is in the same fate as the women's singles Gregoria Mariska Tunjung. The badminton player from Wonogiri came back after being absent since April 2025 and immediately lost in the first round.
Ginting's defeat made the Indonesian men's singles just have to hope for Alwi Farhan. Ginting followed in the footsteps of Jonatan Christie, who had already picked up the suitcase yesterday.
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