Putri KW Affirms Her Determination to Go All Out in the Korea Masters Final”/>Indonesian badminton women’s SINGLES, Putri Kusuma Wardani, emphasized her determination to go all out in the final of the 2024 BWF Super 300 Korea Masters tournament.
The women advanced to the final of the Korea Masters after defeating the Chinese Taipei Chiu Pin-Chian women’s singles with two straight games 21-13 and 21-13 in the semifinal match which was held in Iksan, South Korea, Saturday (9/11).
In the final match, Sunday (10/11), Women will face Chinese representative Han Qianxi, who defeated Japanese representative Tomoka Miyazaki 21-18, 21-8 in the last four.
“Tomorrow, in the final, I have to show my best, I have to be more tired, whether I want to win or lose, I want to go all out first,” said Putri in a written statement, quoted on Sunday (11/10).
In the semifinals, Putri tried to take over the game by speeding up the rhythm. He was satisfied with his performance because he was capable
block an opponent’s attack.
“Thank God for being able to return to the final without any injury. I am quite satisfied and quite happy with the results I was able to achieve today and the previous matches. Proud of myself to be strong and able to return to the game I have,” said Putri. .
“In the previous match, my opponent forced me to play a difficult rally, from there he could get points. But I tried to reduce it by speeding up the rhythm and taking the initiative to attack first,” he continued.
Putri admitted that she often worried too much about the opponents she would meet. This burdened him so he couldn’t play freely.
However, now, Putri wants to focus on performing optimally match after match.
“Previously, I thought too much about who my opponent would be in a tournament, even from far in advance, which made me feel a lot of burden,” said Putri.
“Now, I try to enjoy it by not wanting to know who my opponent is until it’s near time before I learn the game via video, apart from increasing my focus during practice. This makes me calmer,” he added.
The Women’s progress to the final of the 2024 Korea Masters follows the Indonesian mixed doubles Dejan Ferdinansyah/Gloria Emanuelle who had already secured a place in the top round. (Ant/Z-1)
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**Interview with Putri Kusuma Wardani Ahead of the Korea Masters Final**
**Editor:** Good afternoon, Putri. Congratulations on reaching the final of the Korea Masters! Can you share how you felt after your semifinal victory?
**Putri Kusuma Wardani:** Thank you! I’m really excited about reaching the final. After the match against Chiu Pin-Chian, I felt a mix of relief and joy. It was a tough game, but I managed to keep the pace and control the rhythm. I’m pleased with how I performed.
**Editor:** You’ve mentioned your determination to go all out in the final. What does that mean for you as you prepare to face Han Qianxi?
**Putri Kusuma Wardani:** For me, going all out means putting everything I have into the match—both physically and mentally. I want to give my best performance. Winning or losing isn’t everything; I want to leave the court knowing that I gave it my all.
**Editor:** Speaking of the match, what challenges do you expect from Han Qianxi, especially after her strong semifinal performance?
**Putri Kusuma Wardani:** Han Qianxi is a very strong opponent, and she had a convincing win in her semifinal. I expect her to be aggressive and strong on the court, so I’ll need to stay focused and stick to my game plan. I’ll definitely analyze her style to find ways to counter it.
**Editor:** You also mentioned some concerns about the field conditions during the tournament. Can you elaborate on that?
**Putri Kusuma Wardani:** Yes, I did raise some concerns. The playing surface was not ideal, which can impact performance. It’s important for players to feel comfortable and safe during matches. But I’m focused on adapting and making sure it doesn’t affect my game tomorrow.
**Editor:** Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Putri. We wish you the best of luck in the final!
**Putri Kusuma Wardani:** Thank you so much! I appreciate the support. I’ll give it my best shot!
