The Indonesian Uber Cup team saw their campaign come to an end in the semifinals after a hard-fought battle. During the match held in Horsens, Denmark, on Saturday evening (May 2), the Indonesian squad fell to South Korea with a final score of 1-3.
The opening match set a challenging tone for Indonesia, as Putri KW faced off against world-class opponent An Se Young. Despite her efforts, Putri was unable to overcome the pressure, suffering a 19-21, 5-21 defeat. The momentum continued to favor South Korea when the doubles pair Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi took to the court. They pushed Baek Ha Na and Lee So Hee to a grueling three-game match but ultimately conceded with a score of 16-21, 21-19, 15-21.
Hopes of an Indonesian comeback were briefly ignited by Thalita Wiryawan. Displaying maturity beyond her 18 years, Thalita secured a vital point for her team by defeating Sim Yu Jin in straight games, 21-19 and 21-19. Her victory narrowed the gap, providing a much-needed boost for the squad.
However, Indonesia was unable to capitalize on this surge of momentum. In the fourth match, the duo of Rachel Rose and Febi Setianingrum struggled to contain Jeong Na Eun and Kim Hye Jeong. Falling 16-21 and 18-21, they were unable to extend the series, effectively closing the door on Indonesia’s journey to the finals.
Summary
The Indonesian Uber Cup team concluded their tournament run in the semifinals after a 1-3 defeat against South Korea in Horsens, Denmark. Indonesia faced early setbacks as Putri KW lost to An Se Young, and the doubles pair of Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi was defeated in a tight three-game match.
Thalita Wiryawan briefly revived Indonesian hopes by securing a straight-set victory over Sim Yu Jin. However, the comeback attempt stalled when Rachel Rose and Febi Setianingrum lost their match to Jeong Na Eun and Kim Hye Jeong, confirming South Korea’s advancement to the finals.