Lindaweni Fanetri’s incredible comeback ensured a Women’s Singles medal for Indonesia at the TOTAL BWF World Championships. Fanetri found herself in a seemingly impossible position in the quarter-finals against Tai Tzu Ying from Chinese Taipei. With Tai leading the game 20-14, victory seemed certain. However, Fanetri displayed remarkable fighting spirit, refusing to let the shuttle hit the court. This put pressure on Tai, who ultimately succumbed to the occasion. In a thrilling three-game match, Fanetri secured a 14-21 22-20 21-12 victory, earning Indonesia’s first Women’s Singles medal in over a decade.
Fanetri attributed her success to her focus, bravery, and the belief instilled in her by her coaches. Despite the odds, she remained determined and seized the opportunity to turn the game around. Her emotional response after the game highlighted the immense effort she put into the match.
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In the Men’s Singles quarter-finals, Viktor Axelsen faced top seed Chen Long. The match was closely contested, with both players displaying great skill. Axelsen had multiple game points but failed to capitalize on them. Chen eventually won the match 21-18 30-29. Axelsen admitted that his tensed state affected his decision-making, leading to missed opportunities.
Chen Long will now face Kento Momota, who became the first Japanese Men’s Singles player to win a medal at the World Championships. Momota had a convincing quarter-final victory over Hong Kong’s Nan Wei, winning 21-6 21-14.
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In the Doubles categories, Tontowi Ahmad/Liliyana Natsir from Indonesia had a comfortable win over Korea’s Ko Sung Hyun/Kim Ha Na. They will face defending champions Zhang Nan/Zhao Yunlei from China in the semi-finals. The other semi-final will be an all-China affair between Xu Chen/Ma Jin and Liu Cheng/Bao Yixin.
Japan’s Naoko Fukuman/Kurumi Yonao and Indonesia’s Nitya Krishinda Maheswari/Greysia Polii progressed to the semi-finals in the Women’s Doubles category.
For more detailed results, refer to the official website of the BWF World Championships. Stay tuned for further updates on this exciting badminton tournament!
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