Indonesia Masters 2022: Qualifying For The Main Round, Putri KW Is Directly Challenged By The Sixth Seed From China He Bingjiao

Putri Kusuma Wardani (Cosmas Kopong Beda/VOI)

JAKARTA — Putri Kusuma Wardani is certain to qualify for the main round of the Indonesia Masters 2022. She started the struggle from the qualifying round by defeating the Egyptian representative Doha Hany.

Putri won in straight sets 21-4 and 22-8 at the Istora Stadium, Senayan, Jakarta, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

In the first round, the 19-year-old badminton player will immediately face a tough opponent. Because he will face the sixth seed from China He Bingjiao.

Despite facing the world's ninth rank, Putri admitted that she had no burden. She will try to put out all the abilities she has to win.

"The preparation, yes, just play without a burden. Later if you fight him [He Bingjiao]. Don't think about winning or losing, the important thing is that you can bring out all your abilities," said Putri after the match.

This match was KW's first female debut in a BWF Super 500 level tournament. He entered the qualifying round after previously being on the third waiting list.

In addition, this is his first experience playing at Istora Senayan. A place where the atmosphere of the fans is unmatched compared to other places.

"I was nervous for the first time to appear here. Besides that, it was the first time I felt that many Indonesian fans. Even my hands were cold. Even though the fans were from Indonesia. I just got used to it. So excited," she said.

Apart from Putri, several Indonesian representatives also won in the qualifying round. One of them is Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo.

However, Chico still has to play one more match in qualifying to advance to the main draw. The player who was born in 1998 has been waiting for Egypt's representative, Adham Hatel Elgamal.