JAKARTA Badminton player Anthony Sinisuka Ginting managed to reach the quarter-finals of the Indonesia Masters 2024 to maintain the hopes of the Indonesian men's singles sector.
The bronze medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics qualified after struggling 53 minutes to stop Leong Jun Hao in two straight games with a score of 21-15 and 21-17 at Istora Gelora Bung Karno, Senayan, Jakarta, Thursday, January 25, 2024.
This is Ginting's second win over Malaysia's representative. In the only clash last year at the Hong Kong Open, Ginting also won two straight games.
Ginting is one male single representative left at the Indonesia Masters 2024. Previously, Indonesia had lost Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo, Jonatan Christie, and Shesar Hiren Rhustavito who died in qualifying.
"Back again, all players have the same opportunity. However, the most important thing is to prepare your mind. You don't want to think about being the only one. The point is, I don't want to waste opportunities," Ginting said after the match.
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Ginting is the second representative of Indonesia to qualify for the last eight. Previously, one ticket had been obtained by mixed doubles, Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto/Lisa Ayu Kusumawati.
Unfortunately, the journey of the two Indonesian representatives failed to be followed by Rinov Rivaldy/Pitha Haningtyas Mentari, Putri Kusuma Wardani, Meilysa Trias Puspitasari/Rachel Alllessya Rose, Putri Kusuma Wardani, and Jesita Putri Miantoro/Febi Setianingrum.
Rinov/Pitha ran aground after being defeated by Jiang Zhen Bang/Wei Ya Xin, Meilysa/Rachel lost against Zhang Shu Xian/Zheng Yu, Putri was sent home by Natik Nidaira, and Jesita/Febi fell in the hands of Maiken Fruergaard/Sara Thygesen.
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