Indonesia Masters II 2024: Ni Kadek Secures Final Tickets

Ni Kadek Dhinda Amartya Pratiwi. (PBSI ARSIP)

JAKARTA Indonesian women's singles badminton player, Ni Kadek Dhinda Amartya Pratiwi, made a surprise by stepping into the final round of the Indonesia Masters II 2024.

The athlete who was born on June 13, 2006, qualified for the final after winning over Hong Kong representative Saloni Samir Juli Mehta, through a tight rubber game 12-21, 21-11, and 21-18 at East Java Expo, Surabaya, Saturday, November 2, 2024.

In this match, the player from Denpasar tried not to give up. In the midst of a not so good condition, the 2024 National Selection champion tried to continue to balance Hong Kong's 147-ranked women's singles.

"Throughout the match Dhinda only thinks about focusing on each point. Dhinda continues to be motivated by the coach to be able to fight the pain Dhinda is experiencing," he said after the match.

Ni Kadek made his debut in the BWF Super 100 tournament, but immediately penetrated the final round. His struggle is also quite extraordinary considering that at first he played from the qualifying round.

"I feel proud and happy because thanks to the support of all parties to reach this stage. Of course this achievement is not easy," he said.

In tomorrow's final, Ni Kadek will face Kerupthevan Letshaana. The women's singles from Malaysia beat the women's singles from Chinese Taipei, Liang Ting Yu, with a score of 21-18 and 21-19 to qualify for the final.

This will obviously be a tough test for Ni Kadek. The reason is, the potential opponent has the status of the third seed in this event.

"I want to try my best and present the title in the tournament. I want to make Indonesia proud and make Indonesia proud," said Ni Kadek.

The series of final matches will take place on Sunday, November 3 tomorrow. Indonesia automatically has one title because two mixed doubles representatives face each other in the final match.