Ester Loses, Indonesia Runner-Up Uber Cup 2024

Chengdu, Beritasatu.com – The Indonesian team must be satisfied as runner-up Uber Cup 2024 after losing to the Chinese team 3-0 in the final round match which was held at the Hi-Tech Zone Sports Center Gymnasium, Chengdu, China, Sunday (5/5/2024).

Indonesia was first behind 0-2. Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo, who played in the third match, failed to contribute points to extend the Indonesian team's breath. Ester lost to He Bing Jao ​​with a score of 21-10, 15-21 and 17-21.

In the first game, Ester actually appeared convincing and immediately put pressure on the home players. Her defense was also solid, which overwhelmed China's number two women's singles. In this game, Ester won with a convincing score of 20-10.

At the start of the second game, the match was more intense. He Bing Jao ​​seems to have started to find his best game. The tight scoring lasted until the middle of the game. Next, He Bing Jao's points slowly left Ester behind. The game ended with He Bing Jao ​​winning 21-15.

In the third game, another tight match was presented until the middle of the game. However, He Bing Jao ​​managed to take advantage of the home advantage. He Bing Jao ​​won this game again with a score of 21-17.

Previously, in the first match, Gregoria Mariska Tunjung lost to Chen Yu Fei in a two-game battle, 7-21 and 16-21. The pair Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti/Ribka Sugiarto also lost to Chen Qingchen/Jia Yi Fan with a score of 21-11 and 21-8.

Even though they failed to become champions, the Uber Indonesia team's achievement in reaching the final round is worthy of appreciation. The last time Indonesia reached the final was in 2008 or 16 years ago when the championship was held in Jakarta.