JAKARTA - The women's singles badminton player, Putri Kusuma Wardani, qualified for the 2026 Japan Open semifinals. He survived the tournament after breaking the egg for the first time to beat Wang Zhi Yi (China).
The daughter, who is the sixth seed in the BWF Super 750 event, played a three-game match against Wang, who is the second seed, with a final score of 9-21, 21-17, and 21-4 on Friday, July 17, 2026.
"I feel relieved because I can finally win against Wang Zhi Yi. Usually I'm the best I can only take one game and then lose in the deciding game," said Putri in an official statement received from the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) Public Relations.
Putri memang memiliki catatan yang kurang bagus menghadapi pemain-pemain top empat besar dunia. Ia sudah kalah sebanyak tujuh kali menghadapi Wang di arena kompetitif sebelum akhirnya sanggup mengakhiri catatan buruk tersebut.
Wang is one of several top names who have previously struggled to be overcome by the princess. Other names on the list of players who have not been able to be stopped by the Tangerang-born shuttler are An Se-young (0-10) and Akane Yamaguchi (0-7).
"One of the most important factors is indeed in the focus of his mind, it must not be lost or lost even a little. So, I tried to survive and it was very tiring afterwards, but this result is very important to look at the next match," said Putri.
Putri is Indonesia's only hope in the women's singles sector in Japan. The 23-year-old badminton player has recently been dropped alone after Gregoria Mariska Tunjung struggled with health problems and then withdrew from the PBSI National Team.
Putri's journey will be even more difficult in the semifinals which will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026. This is because she will meet Akane who has never been defeated before.
"Tomorrow I will meet Akane. It will definitely not be easy, especially playing at his own home. I have to focus again, be more confident and today's victory is an additional motivation," said Putri.
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